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Trump Risks Tactical Nukes in Iran War, Gas Prices Surge
7/21/2026
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Story summary
- Michael Tomasky warns that President Donald Trump could resort to tactical nuclear weapons in the escalating Iran conflict.
- President Donald Trump is leading a renewed war with Iran after three U.S. service members were killed.
- Tomasky says Trump might bomb civilian power stations, risking Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz and higher global gas prices.
