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Fetterman Backs U.S.-Israel Conflict Amid Trump’s Claims

3/12/2026

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U.S. Senator John Fetterman endorsed the U.S.-Israel war with Iran as effective and moving toward an appropriate outcome.
He said Iran's military is weak and the conflict has not damaged assets.
Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote against the Iran action resolution.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the war is nearly complete.
Trump announced that 172 million barrels were released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

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U.S. Senator John Fetterman endorsed the U.S.-Israel war with Iran as effective and moving toward an appropriate outcome.
He said Iran's military is weak and the conflict has not damaged assets.
Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote against the Iran action resolution.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the war is nearly complete.
Trump announced that 172 million barrels were released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.