https://freerepublic.com/tag/ihatereruns/ en-us Thu, 3 Sep 2026 14:40:52 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4394081/posts President Donald Trump is privately discussing with senior aides whether to declare the U.S. war with Iran over, even as the Pentagon extends troop deployments into 2027 and the conflict continues to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal reported.The apparent contradiction underscores the uncertainty surrounding the administration's strategy. Trump has told advisers he favors declaring an end to the war and believes the combination of economic pressure and U.S. military dominance has put Washington in a winning position.The Journal reported that Trump has argued Iran's economy is collapsing and that U.S. forces have achieved "almost... NewsMax https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4394081/posts#comment Thu, 3 Sep 2026 14:40:52 GMT