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The United States is continuing retaliatory strikes against Iran after its forces downed an American helicopter, with President Trump indicating that further military actions may be taken to pressure Iran into accepting a final truce. Despite a fragile ceasefire since April, recent clashes between Israel and Iran have heightened tensions, and Trump has suggested expanding targets to Iranian infrastructure, potentially risking civilian damage. He expressed frustration with Iran’s negotiations, blaming them for delaying peace, and claimed successful military operations securing oil passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The ongoing conflict has contributed to a surge in energy prices and inflation, which Trump dismissed as “great” despite criticism from Democratic officials.
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