Overview
- Trump shared a graphic on Truth Social that ranked U.S. wars and labeled his “Iran Excursion” as six weeks long.
- Both outlets report the conflict has run for more than nine weeks, contradicting the chart’s claim.
- After reports that the White House believes a deal with Iran is close, Trump warned that bombing would resume at a higher intensity if Tehran rejects terms.
- Fighting has persisted around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route that Iran is blocking, and the U.S. paused a recent operation after U.S. and commercial ships were hit trying to cross.
- The Independent reports gas prices have jumped during the war and a new poll shows most Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of it.