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Trump administration escalates Iran military pressure

Trump increased U.S. military presence against Iran seven months into the ongoing conflict.

Photo: New Republic

WHAT'S CONFIRMED

▸The U.S. is engaged in military conflict with Iran. — Bloomberg Politics, Salon

NOT REPORTED ELSEWHERE

▸Iran's leaders are feeling strain from seven months of war with the U.S. — Bloomberg Politics
▸Closures of the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait caused skyrocketing fuel prices and increased inflation worldwide. — New Republic

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