Trump Declares Victory Over Iran, Threatens Energy Strikes and Economic Crippling

Trump declared victory and announced military objectives were nearing completion.

He threatened to expand strikes to Iranian energy and civilian infrastructure within two to three weeks.

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Trump claimed Iran's New Regime President requested a ceasefire, which Tehran denied.

Oil prices surged nearly 8% while gold prices fell as inflation fears mounted.

Senator Lindsey Graham called Trump's speech a defining moment.

Congressional Democrats demanded briefings on the war's legality.

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Trump threatened to pull out of NATO, alienating longtime allies.

Macron called Trump's comments inelegant and unworthy.

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes.

The closure blocked nearly 20% of the world's oil and gas flows.

Brent crude futures rose 5%, triggering inflationary concerns.

CBC highlighted the growing human cost as 180,000 Iranian families were displaced.

Trump claimed Iran's New Regime President requested a ceasefire, which Tehran denied.

Foreign Minister Araghchi said Tehran is not looking for a ceasefire but seeking to end the war.

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The contradictory claims exemplify the fog of war and breakdown of diplomatic processes.