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Trump Faces Concerns Over Iran War Plan and Rising Gas Prices

Mar 11, 2026Center Left

As United States’ attacks in the Middle East escalate and oil and gas prices continue to surge, the Trump administration is facing growing questions about the timeline for the Iran war. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports for TODAY from the White House.

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