President declares Iran war won despite administration expecting fighting weeks longer
On Wednesday morning while intense missile barrages continued from Tehran and vows to fight on were issued by Iranian officials in response. Donald Trump declared the US had already "won" during a rally, stating there was practically nothing left for them to target soon after 12 days of nonstop bombings began earlier this week as he insisted it is over despite mixed messaging coming out of Washington regarding ongoing conflict duration and future operations still being planned by military officials.
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1President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that he had won the war with Iran.
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2Administration officials contradict this claim by stating fighting may continue for weeks longer.
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President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that he had won his war with Iran.
— (Scrippsnews)Administration officials have stated that fighting in Iraq may continue for weeks despite the President's claims of victory.
— (Koaa)President Donald Trump declared that he has "won" what described as both an excursion to avoid war, while Pentagon officials report ongoing casualties in a conflict intended by Energy Secretary Chris Wright and the administration for long-term gain. In response, Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba vowed continued attacks against America until it admits its mistake and pays the price.