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Middle East War Week 3, Trump Messaging 'Winning', Voting Act

March 16, 2026·12 min·2-min readnews briefnews
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  • Iran is blocking the Strait of Hormuz and attacking Gulf countries, disrupting global oil trade and aviation.
  • President Trump claims the U.S. has 'essentially defeated Iran' amid rising gas prices and public skepticism.
  • Israel says it has destroyed over 70% of Iran's ballistic mi

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President TrumpDaniel EstrinFranco OrdonezMiles ParksRon DermerJohn Thune

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