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Trump, 80, Blows Up His Favorite Lie With One Post
Yahoo • • business
Key Points:
- Former President Donald Trump has admitted that the U.S. has not won the war against Iran, despite previously claiming victory multiple times since the conflict began over six months ago.
- Trump initially predicted the war would last "four to five weeks" and repeatedly boasted about winning, but the conflict has continued with significant costs, including $37.5 billion spent and casualties among U.S. service members.
- The Iranian military response has damaged U.S. bases in the Middle East, raising concerns about the long-term American presence and potential loss of access to key bases in the Persian Gulf.
- Trump has forecasted a sharp drop in oil and gas prices once the war ends, but prices have remained high due to disruptions in oil passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with recent diesel prices hitting record highs in the U.S.
- The war’s impact extends beyond finances and military losses, with ongoing questions about the effectiveness of U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and internal military leadership changes amid the conflict.
