‘Mission Accomplished is a lie’: Trump's war with Iran reaches 6-month mark with no end in sight
Six months into a conflict with Iran that Donald Trump vowed would last only a few weeks, the president has declared 'Mission Accomplished' via an AI-generated meme, despite the war's clear lack of resolution. The conflict has seen Trump's approval ratings plummet, gas prices skyrocket from $2.98 to $4.10 per gallon, and diesel prices rise from $3.67 to $5.62. The war's genesis traces back to May 8, 2018, when Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), despite intelligence indicating Iran was complying and the deal was effective.
The war is presented as illegal due to Congress not declaring war or authorizing military force, and it has significantly depleted U.S. missile stockpiles, jeopardizing military readiness and leading to the loss of 18 U.S. service members with at least 758 wounded.
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