Sources report that Israel may be planning an attack similar to “Operation Grim Beeper” if an Iran war erupts. The USS Theodore Roosevelt is reportedly traveling to the Middle East to join the USS George Washington and USS George W. Bush. President Trump has warned that significant conflict could occur after the midterms.
After six months of Iran war, US goals have shifted. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern
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WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump launched the war with Iran in late February, he initially forecast it would last four to five weeks. Six months later, there's still no off-ramp in sight despite Trump's repeated assertions that the war has been won or a deal to resolve it was nearly complete.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump launched the war with Iran in late February, he initially forecast it would last four to five weeks. Six months later, there's still no off-ramp in sight despite Trump's repeated assertions that the war has been won or a deal to resol…
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