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- U.S. President Donald Trump launched full combat operations against Iran on Feb. 28, aiming to end its nuclear program and overthrow its government.
- Five months later the New York Times reports those goals remain almost entirely unaccomplished.
- A Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows only 29 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of the conflict.
- Trump’s aides say he now faces three options: escalation, sanctions, or a declared victory with withdrawal.
