People are trying to flee the Gulf. Some will pay any price to get out.
- The U.S. Senate failed to pass a resolution limiting President Trump’s war powers amid ongoing military action against Iran.
- Thousands of Americans are stranded in the Gulf as airports and embassies close due to Iranian attacks.
- The U.S. and Israel launched coordinated strikes on
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