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Trump's Iran Strikes Surge: 175 Children Dead, Oil Prices Spike

3/23/2026

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Trump Intensifies Strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified strikes against Iran under Operation Epic Fury, now in its 20th day.
The strikes have caused significant civilian casualties, including 175 children killed at a Minab school.
Critics, including Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), say Trump lacks a coherent strategy and misunderstands oil markets.
The conflict disrupted oil supplies and pushed prices above $100 per barrel, with Trump claiming the operations will continue indefinitely.

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Trump Approves Operation

In March 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed eliminating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
Intelligence indicated a meeting of key Iranian leaders, presenting a rare opportunity for a decapitation strike.
Trump approved Operation Epic Fury.
The operation began February 28.
U.S. intelligence warned a hardliner might succeed Khamenei and Iran's Revolutionary Guards maintained control amid ongoing violence.

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Trump Intensifies Strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified strikes against Iran under Operation Epic Fury, now in its 20th day.
The strikes have caused significant civilian casualties, including 175 children killed at a Minab school.
Critics, including Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), say Trump lacks a coherent strategy and misunderstands oil markets.
The conflict disrupted oil supplies and pushed prices above $100 per barrel, with Trump claiming the operations will continue indefinitely.

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