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Trump Slams Reporter Amid Rising Iran War Casualties, Houthi Blockade

7/22/2026

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President Donald Trump rebuked reporter Mary Bruce on July 21, 2026 after she asked how to end the Iran war.
He said Iran shows no sign of stopping and called the conflict “the golden age of America.”
The Pentagon reported nearly 100 injured service members, 17 deaths, and three additional fatalities—including 19-year-old Pvt. Isabella Gonzales—before the interview.
Iran-backed Houthis announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia as oil prices rose.

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President Donald Trump rebuked reporter Mary Bruce on July 21, 2026 after she asked how to end the Iran war.
He said Iran shows no sign of stopping and called the conflict “the golden age of America.”
The Pentagon reported nearly 100 injured service members, 17 deaths, and three additional fatalities—including 19-year-old Pvt. Isabella Gonzales—before the interview.
Iran-backed Houthis announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia as oil prices rose.