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Trump's Chaotic Iran War Strategy Risks Dividing Supporters

3/25/2026

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Andrew Roth, Guardian correspondent, reports that the US and Israeli war on Iran is chaotic and lacks planning for political outcomes.
Roth calls the conflict unique in American history.
U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly canceled an ultimatum against Iranian power plants amid secret talks.
Roth examines how the war may affect public opinion in the United States and could divide Trump's supporters.

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Story summary

Andrew Roth, Guardian correspondent, reports that the US and Israeli war on Iran is chaotic and lacks planning for political outcomes.
Roth calls the conflict unique in American history.
U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly canceled an ultimatum against Iranian power plants amid secret talks.
Roth examines how the war may affect public opinion in the United States and could divide Trump's supporters.