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The scale of Trump’s political blunder in Iran is coming into focus
The first major poll conducted since the Trump administration signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran has a point that seems like good news for Trump: Americans overwhelmingly agree he should end the war rather than push for more concessions. But it’s not because they actually like the agreement; it’s because they think the war The post The scale of Trump’s political blunder in Iran is coming into focus appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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Tehran Times
· Jun 22, 2026
Trump's Iran war: A $40 billion catastrophe that hurts Americans most
TEHRAN- When Donald Trump last week declared victory in his war against Iran, he painted a picture of American triumph. OIL IS FLOWING, IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON... PRICES ARE DROPPING, he boasted on social media. But a comprehensive CNN analysis of the 100-day conflict reveals a devastating reality that the President's all-caps pronouncements cannot obscure: this was a war that bankrupted American taxpayers, emptied the nation's strategic reserves, and inflicted economic pain on ordinary families—all while killing more than 7,500 civilians in the region.
Disclose.tv
· Jul 8, 2026
[Video] NOW - Trump: "There may be a big attack tonight [on Iran].
NOW - Trump: There may be a big attack tonight [on Iran]. And it will knock-out a lot of stuff.@disclosetv
Sky News Australia
· Jul 1, 2026
‘No slam dunk’: Trump overestimated US ability to pressure Iran
Former Middle East negotiator Aaron David Miller suggests US President Donald Trump’s war on Iran was “poorly conceived,” in which he “overestimated” his own capacities. “Five years, Putin can’t break Ukraine. In five months, Donald Trump can’t break Iran,” Mr Miller told Sky News Australia. “It’s not a slam dunk.”
Mother Jones
· Jun 23, 2026
Jared Kushner Helped Make This Mess in Iran While Making a Mess of Money
It was clear, almost from the start, that President Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to launch a war against Iran would be his greatest strategic blunder yet. Nearly four months later, Tehran’s repressive regime remains entrenched and more radical than ever. The mullahs still have their enriched uranium and plenty of drones and missiles, and now []
BRICS News
· Jun 23, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 President Trump says Iran is in a "humanitarian crisis"
JUST IN: President Trump says Iran is in a humanitarian crisis and it's necessary to help.Now, before it is too late.@BRICSNews
ScheerPost
· Jun 27, 2026
Democrats And Trump Are In Sync On Iran
Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. The bipartisan consensus for regime change against Iran hit the wall of Iranian resistance. But Trump is forced into talks while democrats attack him from the right and expose themselves as partners in crime. The United States began its latest attempt at regime change against the Islamic Republic of Iran on []
Valdai Discussion Club
· Jul 6, 2026
The US-Iran War and Greater Eurasia
In spite of pessimistic forecasts of certain doom for Iran if Tehran ever found itself in a direct confrontation with Washington, the Islamic Republic withstood the overwhelming US-Israeli blow launched against it after decades of mounting tensions. With Iran emerging from the conflict as the first state in fifty years to survive a war with America, the outcome of the Middle East clash may now send ripples throughout an international system already fraught with uncertainty. Timofei Bordachev, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club, examines the consequences of the Iran War for the macroregion of Greater Eurasia.
The Daily Beast
· Jun 22, 2026
MAGA Senator Gives Jaw-Dropping Verdict on Trump’s Intellect
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Getty/ReutersA GOP senator has admitted that Iran is playing “rope-a-dope” with Donald Trump and simply running out the clock until the president gets pushed out of office.The astonishing insult, calling Trump a “dope” was even made on Fox News.As negotiations over Trump’s Iran peace framework drag on, Sen. Tim Sheehy acknowledged on Monday that Tehran is doing exactly what many of Trump’s critics—and some of his allies—fear: buying time.Read more at The Daily Beast.
The Young Turks
· Jun 28, 2026
BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!
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Wall Street Journal
· Jun 23, 2026
We Parsed Trump’s Shifting Rhetoric on the Iran War
The president initially said his goal was to dislodge the regime in Tehran, destroy its missile arsenal and curtail its nuclear program. Here’s how his views have changed.
Informed Comment
· Jul 4, 2026
Crooked Donald and the Strait of Hormuz
His assault on Iran has been about as crooked as you can get, but all too sadly, not as crooked as Donald Trump and his pals
All Israel News
· Jul 10, 2026
WATCH VIDEO: TEHRAN TARGETS TRUMP FOR ASSASSINATION — it’s time for Trump to end Iran threat once and for all
WATCH VIDEO: TEHRAN TARGETS TRUMP FOR ASSASSINATION — it’s time for Trump to end Iran threat once and for all
DawnNews English
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran-US Tensions Escalate as Trump Rejects Deal | Tehran Warns ‘Finger on the Trigger’ | Dawn News
US President Donald Trump has rejected the possibility of a new agreement with Iran, while Tehran responded with a stark warning that its "finger is on the trigger." The latest exchange underscores rising tensions between Washington and Tehran amid growing concerns over regional security, military escalation, and diplomatic deadlock. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #trump #iran #unitedstates #middleeast #geopolitics #breakingnews #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
MS NOW
· Jun 25, 2026
Trump lost his war. Now he’s treating Iran’s World Cup team as a national security threat.
Trump’s failed war is about to make the Iranian regime richer and more influential than ever. Meanwhile, his administration is worried about a soccer team. The post Trump lost his war. Now he’s treating Iran’s World Cup team as a national security threat. appeared first on MS NOW.
USA TODAY
· Jul 8, 2026
Donald Trump says he’s 'number one on the kill list for Iran' during NATO press conference
Trump said his life is in danger as hostilities flare back up with Iran, telling reporters at a NATO press conference that he’s “number one on the kill list for Iran.” Trump also appeared to threaten Iran’s new leadership during the press conference. “They had leaders, they’re gone,” Trump said. “And they had another set of leaders, they’re gone. Now they have another set of leaders, they may be gone. Who knows?” “And you know what? I may be gone too,” Trump added. “Because I’m their number one target.”
ABNA English
· Jul 1, 2026
Iran Emerged Stronger from War, Achieved Strategic Superiority: University Professor
A professor at the University of Chicago and a military researcher, referring to the failure of the U.S. strategy toward Iran, announced that Donald Trump has fallen into a sinister trap and that Iran, by controlling the Strait of Hormuz, holds strategic superiority. He emphasized that Iran has emerged stronger from the war with the United States and Israel, and that this has changed everything.
Afghanistan Sun
· Jul 9, 2026
Trump declares himself Irans number one target
The US president warned that he may be gone as a result of a potential assassination attemptUS President Donald Trump has warned he could be assassinated by Iran, claiming that Tehran considers him its number one target. His comments came as a tentative ceasefire between Washington and Tehran collapsed, with fighting flaring up anew around the Strait of Hormuz.Trump made the remarks at
NaturalNews.com
· Jun 22, 2026
Is Trump’s Real Plan to Declare a National Emergency and Invoke the Defense Production Act?
(NaturalNews) Introduction: What May Really Be Behind Trumpâs Iran EscalationI have watched President Donald Trumpâs actions in the Middle East with growing a...
Times of India
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran War Live Updates: Middle East war reignites? Iran threatens 'hard slap' after US strikes, targets 3 Gulf states
Iran War Live Updates: Middle East war reignites? Iran threatens 'hard slap' after US strikes, targets 3 Gulf states
Townhall
· Jun 24, 2026
Jemele Hill: Trump Attacked Iran Because He's Jealous of Obama's Nuke Deal
Jemele Hill: Trump Attacked Iran Because He's Jealous of Obama's Nuke Deal
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· Jun 27, 2026
Netanyahu: Understandings with Lebanon Mark a Strategic Shift & Shatter Iran’s Axis
Israeli Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that the recent understandings with Beirut represent a strategic shift in the regional conflict, stating: We are shattering Iran's terror axis, and we are also shattering its political axis in the region.
Korea Times News
· Jun 26, 2026
Uncomfortable lessons of Iran war
Uncomfortable lessons of Iran war
World Israel News
· Jun 28, 2026
Trump’s ultimatum: ‘Iran will cease to exist’
President Donald Trump issued his most explosive threat yet against Tehran, warning the Islamic Republic would “no longer exist” if the United States is forced to resume the war after accusing Iran of repeatedly violating the ceasefire by attacking shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The warning came as US forces launched a new wave [] The post Trump’s ultimatum: ‘Iran will cease to exist’ appeared first on World Israel News.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 8, 2026
‘It’s personal’: How an Iranian ‘kill list’ reshaped Trump’s approach to war
President Donald Trump’s latest turn on Iran suggests how an alleged Iranian assassination plot has added a personal dimension to what allies describe as his yearslong determination to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Trump was in Turkey on Wednesday for a summit with NATO leaders, where he told reporters that, following the latest []
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· Jun 23, 2026
Trump’s Attempt to End the Iran War Infuriates the Uniparty
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9 News Australia
· Jul 12, 2026
Strait of Hormuz closed once again | 9 News Australia
The US has unleashed another powerful round of strikes on Iran, with Tehran responding by targeting multiple US-linked sites across the Middle East. | Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 | Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6 FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #BREAKINGNEWS #9NEWS #AUSTRALIA
CNN
· Jul 6, 2026
Analyst warns how Iran 'will absolutely overplay their hand'
CNN speaks to an Iran expert about the political significance of Ayatollah Khamenei’s week-long funeral and the balance of power in the country after the US and Israel’s war with Iran. 0:00 Is Iran overplaying its hand in this conflict? 2:57 CNN goes to Tehran to witness tens of thousands showing up for their former Supreme Leader’s funeral 3:26 The new Supreme Leader has yet to appear in public 6:07 Why the Iranian regime doesn’t prioritize the well-being of its people Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Trump #Iran #News
Salon
· Jul 6, 2026
Trump’s weekend war approach to Iran might never end
Last weekend's burst of violence might be a preview of a long-term low-boil war with Iran
The Hill
· Jul 8, 2026
Live updates: Trump suggests Iran might target him after saying ceasefire to end war is 'over'
President Trump on Wednesday suggested Iran might target him as tensions grow between the U.S. and Middle East country. Earlier, the president said at the NATO summit that ceasefire with Iran is over and declared he didn't want to deal with them anymore after both sides traded strikes overnight and the U.S. revoked a sanctions waiver that allowed...
Reuters
· Jun 22, 2026
Trump warns of action if Iran fails to stick to deal
US President Trump said 'I will do what I have to do' if Iran does not stick to its agreement with Washington. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #MiddleEast #IranWar #Irandeal #DonaldTrump Read the story here: 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
Nepal News
· Jul 8, 2026
इरानसँग युद्धविराम समाप्त भयो : ट्रम्प
अङ्कारा। अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रम्पले इरानसँग भएको युद्धविराम अब समाप्त भएको घोषणा गर्दै तेहरानसँग थप कुनै सम्झौता गर्ने इच्छा नरहेको बताएका छन्। अमेरिकी सेनाले इरानमा रातारात व्यापक आक्रमण गरेपछि र त्यसको जवाफमा इरानले खाडी क्षेत्रमा रहेका अमेरिकी सैन्य आधारलाई लक्षित गरी आक्रमण गरेको दाबी सार्वजनिक भएका बेला ट्रम्पको यो अभिव्यक्ति आएको हो। टर्कीको राजधानी अङ्कारामा []
DNyuz
· Jun 23, 2026
Trump’s Iran Debacle Could Be a Gift for America
With Iran, Donald Trump has done the impossible once more. In attacking that country in February, he went where his predecessors never dared, joining with Israel in a bid to overthrow or incapacitate the regime in Tehran. Having achieved neither, he appears to have accepted worse terms than he could have obtained through diplomacy. His []
Al-Monitor
· Jul 8, 2026
Analysis-Trump wants to leave the Iran war behind. That won't happen soon
By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s struggle to extricate himself from the unpopular Iran war has hit a new roadblock with the latest exchange of attacks between the two sides, leaving him with few good options and a faltering ceasefire.Trump declared that an interim agreement to end the conflict was over and ordered fresh strikes on Wednesday after Iran targeted U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait following the U.S. bombing of Iranian targets in response to attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Drudge Retort
· Jun 24, 2026
Rocked by the Iran War, the UAE Sours on Trump: 'We Got Played'
Across the Persian Gulf region, the president was viewed as a pro-business ally, but his decision to wage war on Iran and his erratic conduct have tarnished his image.
EL PAÍS
· Jul 11, 2026
Christopher Caldwell: ‘Europeans do not understand Trump’s voters: they see the corruption, but believe other problems are more serious’
The conservative analyst, one of the leading voices of the now-defunct ‘The Weekly Standard,’ says the Iran war is the defining turning point of the Republican’s term
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