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US Military Helicopter Downed Near Strait of Hormuz as Washington and Tehran Pursue Parallel Diplomacy

President Donald Trump confirmed that a US military helicopter was shot down during heightened regional tensions, adding urgency to diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing a wider Middle East conflict.
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US Military Helicopter Downed Near Strait of Hormuz as Washington and Tehran Pursue Parallel Diplomacy
United States and Iran Signal Possible Diplomatic Breakthrough on Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Trump Pushes to Remove Senate Parliamentarian as Battle Over Federal Voter ID Bill Intensifies
Supreme Court Issues Landmark Ruling on Deprivation of Liberty in Healthcare Settings
Labor Department Finalizes Expanded Financial Disclosure Requirements for Unions
Trump Announces UFC Event on White House South Lawn
Justice Department Investigates Philadelphia Police Over Concealed Carry Permit Revocations
North Carolina Teen Sentenced for Threats Against Major Universities
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