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Trump Weighs Declaring Iran War Over Amid Risks

9/4/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing a declaration that the war with Iran is over.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned 100% inflation and unpaid troops could spark an Iranian uprising.
  • The administration launched “Operation Economic Outcast” to isolate Iran from global trade partners.
  • U.S. forces resumed airstrikes on Iranian targets, prompting Iranian retaliation.
  • Strait of Hormuz ship transits fell to 102 last week, down from over 130 before the war.