US politics live updates: Royals pay respects, meet victims’ families at 9/11 memorial; Iran war has cost $US25 billion to date, Pentagon confirms
King Charles III and Queen Camilla met with 9/11 victims' families and first responders during their state visit to the U.S., participating in events across New York City. The Pentagon confirmed that the war in Iran has cost the United States $25 billion to date. President Donald Trump discussed the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran with Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting a potential ceasefire and threatening further action against Iran.
- ▪King Charles III and Queen Camilla paid their respects at the 9/11 memorial in New York City and met with families of victims and first responders.
- ▪The Pentagon confirmed that the war in Iran has cost the United States $25 billion ($35 billion) so far.
- ▪President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the wars in Ukraine and Iran, suggesting a temporary ceasefire.
- ▪Trump claimed Iran was 'choking like a stuffed pig' and hinted at an extended naval blockade on Iranian ports.
- ▪Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced that China has agreed to resume critical jet fuel exports to Australian businesses as a first step in easing trade tensions.
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Pinned post from 4.00amGo to latestWhat you need to knowBy Thank you for joining our continuing live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and King Charles and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the United States, as well as developments in Australia.Here’s what you need to know this morning:King Charles III and Queen Camilla have met with families of victims and first responders at the 9/11 memorial in New York City before separate events at a community organisation in Harlem and a celebration of literature at the New York Public Library on the third day of their four-day state visit to the US.The war in Iran has cost the United States $US25 billion ($35 billion) to date, the Pentagon has confirmed.US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone on…
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