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It's a concern': Iran getting under Trump's skin by derailing his war plans

Mar 12, 2026Far Left

Trump is seething over Iran's exploitation of one of his biggest political vulnerabilities as soaring oil prices threaten to undermine his ability to declare victory in the war and devastate his economic messaging ahead of midterms.While the president attempts to put on a happy face over the military successes in Operation Epic Fury, Iran's deliberate…

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President Donald Trump appears confident that a quick and victorious war with Iran will override voters’ concerns about rising gas prices, a major gamble as November’s midterm elections approach. Affordability is consistently at the top of voters’ concerns. While Trump has focused on the issue during his 2024 presidential campaign, he gave his strongest…

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