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Iran War Escalates Beyond Trump’s Predictions | Oakland News
Six months after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran ignited a brutal regional war, the conflict has spiraled far beyond initial expectations—civilian casualties, retaliatory attacks, and now global trade disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz have turned this into a prolonged, costly quagmire. With 18 American service members dead and over 700 wounded, and households paying the price through inflation, President Trump insists it’s worth it—but public opinion is turning against him and the war. Diplomacy stalls, sanctions loom, and despite repeated promises of victory, the battlefield remains…
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