Iran War Update
March 9, 2026
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as posted by the channelA week into this war, the one thing the Trump administration still cannot tell us is what it thinks it is doing. On one hand, Trump is suddenly hinting that the war may be nearly over, that we’re “very far” ahead of schedule, and that he already has someone in mind to replace Khamenei. On the other hand, we’re also hearing reports that he’s considering taking over the Strait of Hormuz and killing Iran’s new leader. Hegseth goes on 60 Minutes and says the war is “just beginning,” while the Pentagon posts that “we have only begun to fight.” So which is it? Are we winding down, or are we escalating into a larger regional war?
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