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5 min readIn the aftermath of a U.S. missile strike on an elementary school during the war with Iran, the country has buried the remains of 32 students identified through DNA testing nearly five months later. The moment was captured in video showing a sobbing woman cradling a tiny shroud, as mourners held photos of the dead children. The strike, which occurred on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, is reported to have killed at least 156 people, including 120 children. Independent forensic investigations have determined that U.S. weapons, apparently targeting a nearby military compound, destroyed the school. The U.S. military has not released the results of its own investigation.
Nuclear Deal Signed with Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and the Saudi Energy Minister formalized the deal Wednesday, which must now be reviewed by Congress over a 90-day period. Matthew Bunn, a nuclear proliferation expert, noted that while the United States would have tools to pressure Saudi Arabia if it moved toward weaponization, the agreement itself poses significant risks—especially if it leads to selling Riyadh the uranium enrichment technology that would allow it to produce bomb material. The deal opens a contentious debate over nonproliferation safeguards and regional stability.
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- 1 (00:04) **U.S. Signs Nuclear Deal with Saudi Arabia** - The Trump administration signs a nuclear cooperation agreement, which must be reviewed by Congress within 90 days.
- 2 (01:00) **Alphabet Reports Strong Quarter, Cloud Revenue Soars** - Google's parent company sees revenue rise 24%, driven by an 82% jump in cloud computing, but share price is flat due to high investor expectations.
- 3 (01:57) **Iran Buries Remains of 32 Children Killed in School Strike** - Five months after a U.S. missile strike on an elementary school, Iran holds funerals for students identified via DNA testing.
- 4 (03:02) **House Passes $95 Billion Budget Blueprint for Iran War** - Republicans advance the bill using reconciliation to bypass a Democratic filibuster; funds would also support farmers and voting law changes sought by President Trump.
- 5 (03:31) **FDA to Review Restrictions on Popular Peptide Therapies** - Advisors meet for two days to consider lifting bans on unapproved peptides promoted for wellness, despite FDA scientists citing a lack of safety and effectiveness data.
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- 7 (00:29) "I think it's very likely that if Saudi Arabia moved in this direction, the United States… would have a variety of tools to try to pressure them. But still, agreeing to this kind of an agreement… does pose [a risk]." — Matthew Bunn
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