Politics
US Officials Discuss Iran Strategy
Republican Senator Thom Tillis called on President Trump to fire Secretary of Defence Hegseth, accusing him of mismanagement. Meanwhile, White House Envoy Steve Witkoff met with UAE officials to discuss Iran strategy.
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Al Jazeera
Senator Thom Tillis accuses Pentagon chief of 'inept mismanagement' as US military is strained by war on Iran.
2026-09-02 21:37 UTC
Axios
White House Envoy Steve Witkoff met last weekend with the national security adviser of the United Arab Emirates to discuss next steps on Iran, according to two sources with knowledge of the meeting. Why it matters: The talks, which weren't announced by the White House and
2026-09-02 21:51 UTC