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Iran activates air defenses as Trump weighs a congressional deadline for Iran war moves
International
Published on 1 May 2026
White House says it will ignore the deadline
Iran activated air defenses late Thursday, targeting small aircraft and drones amid intensifying tensions with the US. As Tehran’s supreme leader denounced the US over what he called a shameful defeat, the White House signaled it would not be bound by a congressional deadline on Iran-related actions. Oil prices also surged as fears of escalation grew.
- Iran turned on air defenses to counter drones and small aircraft
- US says congressional deadline will not limit its Iran war approach
- Iran rejects a prolonged naval blockade
- Oil prices rose as tensions escalated
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