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Trump is trying to script the perfect ending to war in Iran. Will the rest of the world go along?

By CHRIS MEGERIAN
Updated 1:04 PM CDT, June 24, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wanted the brief and explosive American intervention in the Middle East to end with the satisfying tidiness of a prime-time season finale.

After days of stoking suspense over whether he would help Israel’s attacks on Iran, followed by a spectacular bombing mission against nuclear facilities, he announced a surprise ceasefire deal to bring the war to a close.

Trump even gave the conflict a definitive name — “THE 12 DAY WAR” — leaving no doubt that he viewed the storyline as complete.

Now the question is whether the rest of the world will follow the script that Trump has laid out.

An unsteady ceasefire adds uncertainty

The ceasefire has already proven shaky, with Israel and Iran bombarding each other after the truce took effect. Trump upbraided at both countries on Tuesday morning, saying “I’m not happy with them,” using the f-word in derision and demanding that they stop fighting.

Thus far, they’ve obliged. However, it could be years before the world knows whether this latest round of warfare will mark a turn toward greater peace or be the harbinger of more bloodshed. ...

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Australian journalist wins unfair dismissal case over Gaza post

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The Lebanese-Australian journalist sued Australia's national broadcaster, saying she was unfairly fired.
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After 36 years in L.A., grandmother self-deports to Mexico, leaves family behind

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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Los Angeles — As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement stepped up raids across Los Angeles in recent weeks, Julie Ear and her family made a difficult drive to Tijuana International Airport just south of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Ear's mother, Regina Higuera, had lived in the United States for 36 years. But on this particular morning in early June, she left her home, her children and grandchildren — all of whom are U.S. citizens — and headed back to her birthplace in Mexico.

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Marine veteran's wife arrested by ICE, still in custody

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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A Marine veteran's wife was arrested by ICE when she went for an immigration check-in. Kati Weis has the story.
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The state of abortion, 3 years after Roe v. Wade was overturned

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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It's been three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, allowing individual states to ban abortion. Despite that, the number of abortions has increased. Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, joined CBS News to discuss the state of abortion in the U.S.
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Bernie Sanders, AOC-backed mayoral candidate planning massive spending increases in NYC

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Pledging a slate of free programs and services during his campaign for New York City mayor, democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani has propelled himself to be among the top candidates, even threatening the highly favored former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Mamdani's campaign has gained significant traction in the New York City mayoral race. The Democratic primary election is on Tuesday, but results are not expected tonight due to the city's ranked choice voting system complicating the balloting and vote counting.

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Trump's strikes on Iran set back nuclear program by months, initial intel assessment finds

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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An initial classified assessment found the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities set back Tehran's nuclear program by a matter of months, according to three sources familiar with its contents.

The assessment, produced by the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Pentagon's military intelligence wing, said the strikes caused the entrances to two nuclear enrichment facilities, including Fordo, to be sealed off. Resumption of the enrichment program may be determined by how long it takes Iran to clear the entrances and make repairs to electrical and...
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The impact of self-deportations on families

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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Many migrants aren't waiting for immigrant agents to detain them at work sites or in court rooms. Adam Yamaguchi highlights the impact felt by families when a parent decides to "self-deport."
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Details on record 59,000 migrants held at ICE facilities

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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CBS News has learned ICE is currently holding 59,000 migrants at facilities across the U.S., a record high, and 20,000 over the number held in the final days of the Biden administration. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
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What we know about 11 Iranians arrested by ICE

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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Eleven Iranian nationals have been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in 48 hours. It is a continuation of the Trump administration's effort to deport migrants it claims are a threat to public safety. Nicole Sganga has more.
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Democrats spar with RFK Jr. over health agenda: "People are going to die"

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified Tuesday in front of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce over the department's 2026 budget — and lawmakers grilled him on an array of topics, from federal funding cuts to vaccines.

During their five minutes of questioning each, several Democratic representatives called out the secretary for what they said are a lack of transparency and a lack of science in decision-making.

They also criticized proposed health funding cuts outlined in President Trump's domestic policy...
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Strikes may have only set Iran's nuclear program back by months as Trump tries to prop up ceasefire

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President Trump arrived at a NATO summit Tuesday with the ceasefire between Israel and Iran already being tested. Ed O'Keefe has more on that and the initial assessments of the U.S. strikes against Iran's nuclear programs.
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Who is Neera Tanden? The controversial Dem operative who testified on Biden's mental acuity

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Former Biden official Neera Tanden, who testified before Congress Tuesday as part of an investigation into his mental acuity, has a long history as a Democratic operative and fell short of being appointed to Biden's Cabinet due to her past controversial social media posts.

"I had no experience in the White House that would provide any reason to question his command as president," Tanden told the House Oversight Committee in her opening statement Tuesday behind closed doors. "He was in charge."

She added that her "cooperation" with the House...
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Dem senator plows ahead with war powers resolution despite ceasefire

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Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., plans to move full steam ahead with his war powers resolution, despite a fragile ceasefire reached Tuesday between Israel and Iran.

The fresh ceasefire deal between the warring countries faced early hiccups, with President Donald Trump accusing both sides of breaking the truce, but it has so far held, despite widespread skepticism over its longevity on Capitol Hill.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' attorneys end their defence case after only 20 minutes

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Mr Combs also told the judge he would not take the stand in his defence as part of the weeks-long trial.
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South Korea banned dog meat. So what happens to the dogs?

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Advocates are concerned about the fate of half a million animals which face the threat of euthanasia.
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