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Headlines for September 18, 2026

On September 18, 2026, a United Nations fact-finding mission reported evidence that the U.S. committed war crimes during airstrikes in Iran, killing over 170 civilians, including many children. The U.S. criticized the U.N. Human Rights Council, calling its findings 'unserious nonsense.' Meanwhile, Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with reports of casualties among U.S. personnel. President Trump expressed willingness to 'annihilate' Iran and downplayed rising gas prices. In Yemen, the humanitarian crisis worsened as conflict between Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed forces displaced 112,000 people. The Trump administration approved a $24 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia. Progressive groups also called out 20 former Biden officials for their roles in supporting Israel's actions in Gaza.

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Headlines for September 18, 2026

On September 18, 2026, a United Nations fact-finding mission reported evidence that the U.S. committed war crimes during airstrikes in Iran, killing over 170 civilians, including many children. The U.S. criticized the U.N. Human Rights Council, calling its findings 'unserious nonsense.' Meanwhile, Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with reports of casualties among U.S. personnel. President Trump expressed willingness to 'annihilate' Iran and downplayed rising gas prices. In Yemen, the humanitarian crisis worsened as conflict between Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed forces displaced 112,000 people. The Trump administration approved a $24 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia. Progressive groups also called out 20 former Biden officials for their roles in supporting Israel's actions in Gaza.

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