strikeNov 9, 2026

Donald Trump weighs up difficult options to resolve the war in Iran

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The public split last week between US vice president JD Vance and defence secretary Pete Hegseth, over whether the conflict with Iran is a worthwhile expenditure of US resources and power, is now permeating an urgent question: How does the Trump administration get out?

Source: David E Sanger; Eric Schmitt — Read the full report

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David E Sanger; Eric SchmittBy David E Sanger; Eric Schmitt
The public split last week between US vice president JD Vance and defence secretary Pete Hegseth, over whether the conflict with Iran is a worthwhile expenditure of US resources and power, is now permeating an urgent question: How does the Trump administration get out? The debate…

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