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Israel claims major decapitation strike: Says Ali Larijani and Basij chief Gholamreza Soleimani were killed, but Iran disputes.
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Iran rejects ceasefire, vows escalation: Leadership says it’s not “the right time for peace” until the US and Israel are “brought to their knees,” while denying any negotiations.

President Trump officially fired Catholic activist Carrie Prejean Boller from the White House Religious Liberty Commission on Thursday 