Trump says US has ‘won’ war with Iran, but fighting continues
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President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that the United States has "won" the war against Iran, despite ongoing fighting and the Strait of Hormuz largely remaining closed.
President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that the United States has "won" the war against Iran, despite ongoing fighting and the Strait of Hormuz largely remaining closed.
Speaking from the White House, Trump said Iran’s military has been destroyed and that regime change has been achieved.
On the first day of joint strikes with Israel, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed. His son has since assumed the leadership role.
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Trump’s comments come as his administration is reportedly negotiating to end the war. However, several questions remain, including who the United States is negotiating with and where those talks are taking place.
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