U.S. war against Iran

Donald Trump has made aggressive public threats about military action against Iran, which he later retracted. His statements on the US war against Iran have shifted since February 28, with claims of defeating Iran's military followed by adjustments to the timeline or additional strike threats.

Trump is set to meet Zelenskyy as the U.S. conflict with Iran and Russia's invasion of Ukraine create overlapping tensions. The meeting occurs amid concerns that these wars could intersect.

Trump stated that flights between the US and Lebanon can resume and pledged assistance for Lebanon after meeting with its president. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported the US war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion, amid questions and protests during a Senate hearing.

Senators are questioning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about U.S. military funding related to the war against Iran. The discussion focuses on financial allocations for the conflict.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is being questioned by senators over funding for the U.S. war against Iran.

Senators are questioning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the U.S. war against Iran. The focus is on funding related to the conflict.

Hundreds of Indonesian students protested in Jakarta, demanding lower fuel and food prices and cuts to state spending programs amid rising economic pressures. Authorities blocked the march to the presidential palace, deploying over 6,000 police and soldiers, while protesters criticized President Prabowo Subianto for denying the economic crisis and called for an end to military influence in civilian affairs.

President Trump discussed a ceasefire in Ukraine and the U.S. war against Iran with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call. Putin offered to assist with uranium enrichment, likely referring to Russia's potential role in handling enriched uranium.

The firing of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George dominated a House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing, where lawmakers questioned Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and acting chief Gen. Christopher LaNeve. Discussions also touched on President Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget request and the U.S. war against Iran.