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Brief May 12, 2026 · 8:24 pm ET Source: NBC News Politics

Pentagon Weighs Renaming Iran Combat Operations for Trump

The Pentagon is considering renaming its combat operations in Iran to give President Trump additional political flexibility as peace negotiations stall, according to NBC News. Trump acknowledged he is not factoring the war's financial impact on Americans into his decision-making, telling reporters the ceasefire is "on life support."

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