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Pentagon seeks to rebrand the Iran war
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 1:08 PM ET
Summary: A Trump administration official said renaming the operation would restart a 60-day congressional-approval clock.
WHO: A Trump administration official
WHAT: The Pentagon wants to rebrand the Iran war to restart a 60-day congressional approval clock.
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 12:48 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Renaming the operation would restart a 60-day clock requiring congressional approval for war.
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