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5 min readThe war with Iran may be nearing its end, according to President Trump, who said so in a Fox Business News interview aired today. Both the U.S. and Iran have blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, cutting off vital crude oil shipments to the world. Trump wrote online this morning that China is happy he is permanently opening the strait.
A Historic Meeting on Lebanon
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held what he called a "historic" meeting yesterday at the State Department with the ambassadors of Lebanon and Israel. The meeting was the first of its kind in decades, coming as Hezbollah militants continue to fight Israel in southern Lebanon. Israel's ambassador to Washington, Michael Leiter, said the two sides agree on the need to "liberate Lebanon from Hezbollah and Iran." He added, "Lebanon is under their occupation, and we are suffering from their constant barrages of missiles and terror attacks trying to cross our border." Lebanon, for its part, stressed the need for a ceasefire and full sovereignty. Israel has taken over parts of southern Lebanon as it continues to fight Hezbollah.
Congressman Swalwell Accused of Rape
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- 1 (00:03) **Trump Predicts Iran War Ending Soon** - President Trump says he thinks the war against Iran will soon be over, speaking in a Fox Business News interview.
- 2 (00:26) **Rubio Holds 'Historic' Meeting with Lebanon and Israel Ambassadors** - Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors at the State Department.
- 3 (01:31) **Rep. Eric Swalwell Accused of Rape** - California resident Lana Drews publicly accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of rape in 2018, saying she did not report it at the time because she was afraid.
- 4 (02:36) **Home Sellers' Confidence Remains High** - A new survey finds that 83% of sellers expect to get their asking price or higher, citing strong home values, limited inventory, and stabilizing interest rates.
- 5 (03:00) **Measles Resurgence Carries High Costs** - A new Yale study finds that the 2,287 measles cases confirmed last year cost the country an estimated $244 million, with an average cost per case of over $104,000.
- 6 (04:07) **Tornadoes and Pileups Hit Central U.S.** - A dozen suspected tornadoes battered Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Kansas this week, leaving destruction but no reported deaths.
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