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