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Trump Claims War Progress Amid Rising Iranian Resistance

3/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. war against Iran is progressing and that much of Iran's military has been destroyed.
Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil supplies and raising prices.
Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader, vows to persist in resistance, complicating U.S. objectives.
Trump's mixed messages about the war's status reflect internal contradictions, while casualties rise and political pressure mounts.

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U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. war against Iran is progressing and that much of Iran's military has been destroyed.
Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil supplies and raising prices.
Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader, vows to persist in resistance, complicating U.S. objectives.
Trump's mixed messages about the war's status reflect internal contradictions, while casualties rise and political pressure mounts.