- President Donald Trump warned administration leakers that they will pay a high price following behind-the-scenes reports about the ongoing conflict with Iran.
- Reports revealed that key advisors, including Tulsi Gabbard and Vice President JD Vance, originally urged against launching Operation Epic Fury.
- Trump praised a Washington Post editorial describing his choice to strike Iran as a courageous decision made despite opposition from advisors.
- The conflict has entered its seventh month and faces low domestic support, with only 31 percent of Americans backing the war ahead of the midterms.
- The ongoing military campaign has cost an estimated $33 billion, driven up gas prices, and severely restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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