Trump: "The war is almost over": The economic dilemma behind tactical rhetoric

SnapshotLaborer · 2026-03-10T00:31:35+00:00

Trump announced in a CBS interview that the Iran war is "basically complete," but the U.S. Department of Defense emphasized that the fighting has just begun. There is no ceasefire or negotiations between the two sides, and the global economy is facing serious supply chain disruptions.

SnapshotLaborer

2026-03-10 00:31:35

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On March 9, 2026, Trump claimed in a CBS News interview that the Iran war was “basically over.”

But this is not a sign of reconciliation; it is a carefully crafted “victory narrative” aimed at reassuring domestic voters increasingly anxious due to soaring oil prices, stock market volatility, and stagflation risks.

In reality, on the same day, the U.S. Department of Defense posted on social media stating, “We have only just begun fighting,” highlighting a stark policy contradiction.

The “Epic Fury Operation,” which began on February 28, has entered its 10th day, with Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowing to “fight until the last moment.”

Currently, neither side has a ceasefire or negotiations, while the global economy is enduring its most severe supply chain shocks since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began in 2022.

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