On April 21, 1836, General Sam Houston's Texian army surprised and decisively defeated Mexican forces led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto, securing de facto Texan independence.
The victory produced the Republic of Texas and created an immediate diplomatic and political dilemma for Andrew Jackson's administration over recognition and the future possibility of U.S. annexation, shaping Anglo‑American expansion and regional politics.
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Trump announced the lifting of certain sanctions on Iran, enabling dollar transactions.
Trump announced the waiver of certain sanctions on Iran while emphasizing the need for compliance with the nuclear agreement.
China responds to U.S. sanctions by imposing its own restrictions on American companies.
Trump's new Iran agreement includes sanctions relief, a significant shift from previous policy.