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otherAug 9, 2026

Massie calls Iran war Trump's "biggest and most costly blunder"

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Massie calls Iran war Trump's "biggest and most costly blunder"

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  • currentsapi-gapfill(Mixed)By Steve Mollman; Thomas J C Martyn

    Representative Thomas Massie escalated his criticism of the Iran war on Saturday night, writing on social media that the conflict could ultimately become the Trump administration's "biggest and most costly blunder." In a pair of X posts, the Kentucky Republican suggested the war …

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The United States has launched a task force aimed at disrupting Iran’s land-based supply routes, according to US statements. The stated objective of the operation is to prevent Iran from utilizing ground routes to transport weapons and other materials.

Location: Iran