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Briefing: Trump caught unprepared by escalation of war with Iran

Strategic angle: The American president struggles to justify US-Israeli intervention amid rising tensions.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-20 · 1 MIN READ

Contradictory statements from the president.

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz raises concerns.

Strikes on energy sites in the Gulf escalate tensions.