Trump concedes Iran war cost election, defends strike as necessary

President Trump acknowledged that military action against Iran contributed to his electoral defeat, citing higher gasoline prices as a key factor, but insisted the intervention was necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. This marks a rare public admission of political cost for a military decision, potentially shaping post-election discourse on Iran policy.

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