military action

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“The escalated military action by the U.S. is likely to either tighten supplies further or open the strait quicker,” Dennis Kissler of BOK Financial says in reference to the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Then, in a social media post, he disputed the news reports, saying the talks with Iran were still going on and that Netanyahu had agreed to stop military action in Lebanon.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

The International Court of Justice in The Hague is holding a week of hearings between the two countries over the row that has at times threatened to spill over into military action.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

By law, a US president must receive Congress' approval within 60 days of notifying lawmakers of military action, or else cease hostilities.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

He had a breezy highway driving style, but when making any kind of maneuver he snapped into military action, pummeling the wheel with strong hands.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides