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Iran strikes U.S. jets after Trump promises war to end after midterms

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

Sources tell CBS News U.S. jets on a base in Jordan were hit by Iranian missiles after Trump said the war will end "immediately" after midterms.

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  • Reported by CBS News and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:30:31 UTC.

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  1. Trump promises $5,000 'dividend' to U.S. citizens if Republicans win midterms

  2. US midterms: Trump promises $5,000 payout if Republicans win

  3. Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms

  4. US midterms: Trump touts $5,000 payout if Republicans win

  5. Iran strikes U.S. jets after Trump promises war to end after midterms

  6. Hoping to salvage midterms, Trump makes dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000

  7. Iran war won't end until after crucial November elections, says Trump

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