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Reuters: War with Iran Spirals Out of Trump's Control

Published March 21, 2026, 17:17
Reuters: War with Iran Spirals Out of Trump's Control

The war between the US and Iran, in its third week, appears to be spiraling out of control of the Trump administration. Despite initial promises of a short operation, energy prices have soared, the US is isolated from its allies, and troop deployments continue. Trump, on the defensive, accuses other NATO countries of “cowardice” for not assisting in securing the Strait of Hormuz, while insisting the operation is proceeding as planned. However, the reality shows an Iran restricting oil supplies and launching missile attacks. The lack of a clear exit strategy puts Trump's presidential legacy and his party's political prospects at risk. Analysts point out that Trump has found himself in a deadlock, not knowing how to end the conflict, while White House officials argue that the operation is a military success.