Trump Hails Iran War as Triumph Despite Contradictions

President Trump is set to deliver a major speech in which he is expected to declare the Iran war a success, despite his own contradictory statements about the conflict's objectives and ultimate resolution.

The president has vacillated on his messaging around the war, at times suggesting it was aimed at deterring Iranian aggression, while at other times hinting at regime change as the ultimate goal. This lack of clear, consistent messaging has fueled criticism from both domestic and international observers.