Trump Sets Two-Three Week Iran Exit, Shifts Hormuz Burden to Allies

Trump announced a two to three-week timeline to conclude operations in Iran.

He said securing the Strait of Hormuz was not America's job and pushed responsibility onto allies.

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Only 27% of Americans approved of the strikes according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and launched missile strikes on Israel that killed 11 people.

The closure sent average US gas prices past $4 a gallon.

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The Council on Foreign Relations warned the closure could disrupt $1.1 trillion in goods trade globally.

The Atlantic Council described the campaign as a high-risk gamble.

“Trump lashes out at allies, says securing the Strait of Hormuz is ‘not for us’ Trump lashes out at allies, says securing the Strait of Hormuz is ‘not for us’ DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump lashed out Tuesday at allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U”

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British Prime Minister Sunak condemned the US-initiated war.

Al Jazeera and the Iranian Red Crescent reported hundreds of civilian casualties.

The Gulf conflict broadened as Iraq found no credibility in the 15-point plan.

Israeli forces intensified strikes through Lebanon and Syria.

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Economists warned oil price volatility could slow US growth.