Trump Extends Iran War, Threatens to Bomb Energy Infrastructure

Trump's first prime-time address delivered more confusion than clarity, with no concrete exit plan.

He warned the U.S. would strike energy infrastructure over the next two to three weeks.

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The Guardian of Israel described the speech as largely a collection of previous remarks.

Vox noted Tucker Carlson opposed the war and took his case directly to Trump.

Oil prices surged immediately after the speech.

Trump claimed Iranian missile capabilities were dramatically curtailed while blaming Iran for high gas prices.

He insisted regime change was not the goal even though it happened.

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He warned of hitting every electric-generating plant if there is no deal.

This contradiction highlighted the incoherence of his message.

Trump dismissed the Strait of Hormuz blockade as a problem for other countries to solve.

He told Britain you'll have to start learning how to fight for yourself.

This abdication contradicted the original justification for the strikes.

The shipping lane remained blocked despite Trump's declaration of near victory.

Polling showed only 27% of Americans approved the strikes while 43% disapproved.

Gas prices surged past $4 per gallon and stock markets tumbled to multi-year lows.

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Trump faced criticism from his own base; Tucker Carlson condemned the war.

Military analysts questioned how the world's greatest fighting force could pursue an incoherent operation.