Overview
- On Friday, President Trump said the United States had already won the war and claimed Iran’s navy, air force and air defenses were destroyed.
- John Oliver’s latest monologue pointed to continued Iranian strikes and a clogged Strait of Hormuz as evidence that conflicts with the declared victory.
- The Pentagon is seeking roughly $200 billion in additional funding to sustain the operation, signaling expectations of a prolonged campaign.
- Defense chief Pete Hegseth delivered a direct address to the public defending Operation Epic Fury and dismissing traditional media filters.
- A viral gas‑station interview captured anger over rising fuel prices, while former presidents denied Trump’s claim that one had endorsed his decision to go to war.