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Trump to tap strategic oil reserve to bring down gas pricesExternal Link
With Iran attacking tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump and several other countries are tapping emergency reserves to bring down oil prices. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:08:08 GMT
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U.S. likely responsible for strike on Iranian schoolExternal Link
Four sources familiar say a preliminary US Military investigation finds the US is likely to blame for that deadly strike on a school in Iran that killed 170 people, mostly children. NBC News' Courtney Kube has the story. 
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:46:32 GMT
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First 6 days of Iran war cost $11.3 billion, Pentagon tells CongressExternal Link
Officials briefed the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. One senator said he believes cost is higher since the figure didn't include aspects like munitions replacement.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:27:17 GMT
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Top Israeli adviser says Iran’s capabilities are being degraded ‘back to the Stone Age’External Link
Ophir Falk, chief foreign policy adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, details what Israel’s objectives are in the war with Iran. Falk also explained what Netanyahu meant when he called on Iranians to “rise up.” 
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:46:49 GMT
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Top Israeli adviser says Iran’s capabilities are being degraded ‘back to the Stone Age’External Link
Ophir Falk, chief foreign policy adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, details what Israel’s objectives are in the war with Iran. Falk also explained what Netanyahu meant when he called on Iranians to “rise up.” 
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:46:49 GMT
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