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Rep. Adam Smith warns of costs and limited gains as Iran war drags on; DHS shutdown fight deepens
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As the U.S.-backed war involving Iran enters its second month, President Donald Trump has set an April 6 deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of attacks on Iranian power plants while also claiming talks are progressing—an assertion Iranian officials have publicly disputed. In a recent NPR interview, Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, argued the conflict risks widening and may not achieve its stated aims. He also discussed the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding lapse that has left the agency partially shut down amid a standoff over immigration enforcement policy.
On the latest episode of his HBO show Real Time, host Bill Maher questioned Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin about her party's widespread opposition to President Donald Trump's military actions against Iran. Maher pointed out that only Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman appeared to dissent from the Democratic line on Operation Epic Fury. Slotkin acknowledged successes in degrading Iran's capabilities while expressing reservations about the conflict's direction.
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In a joint statement, Egypt's House of Representatives and Senate condemned Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Jordan as violations of sovereignty amid ongoing Iran-Israel escalation, expressing solidarity and warning of economic fallout. This follows earlier condemnations of strikes on energy sites in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
The DAX closed unchanged at 22,636 points on Tuesday amid uncertainty from the Iran conflict. The index dipped as much as 1.2 percent intraday, following Monday's gains. US President Donald Trump extended an ultimatum to Tehran.
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Egypt has launched an intensive diplomatic offensive to prevent the Middle East from descending into 'total chaos,' promoting US-Iran dialogue as the 'only way' to ensure regional stability. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held high-level telephone consultations on Monday and Tuesday with counterparts from several countries and a US envoy. The discussions focused on containing the current military escalation.
Iran has threatened to target desalination plants in the Middle East, essential to one of the driest regions in the world. The Japan Times highlights this as a dangerous new war target.
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Following the activation of evacuation plans earlier this month, the Kenyan government has confirmed the successful evacuation of 15 nationals from Iran via Türkiye. The evacuees arrived home on Sunday, March 22, 2026, after a brief delay due to operational uncertainties.
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