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Trump Under Fire as Iran Strikes and Oil Prices Surge

3/17/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces mounting pressure after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran as casualties and oil prices rise.
The U.S. Treasury issued a waiver on Russian oil sanctions.
Analysts warned it could empower Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the waiver could provide Russia with an additional $10 billion for its military.
Democrats are positioning themselves to capitalize on Trump's faltering approval as midterm elections approach.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces mounting pressure after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran as casualties and oil prices rise.
The U.S. Treasury issued a waiver on Russian oil sanctions.
Analysts warned it could empower Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the waiver could provide Russia with an additional $10 billion for its military.
Democrats are positioning themselves to capitalize on Trump's faltering approval as midterm elections approach.