Trump Claims U.S. Won Iran War, Releases Oil Reserves

0:00It's March 12th, and here's what's happening across entertainment and pop culture. President Donald Trump declared that the United States has already won its war with Iran, saying the outcome was decided in the very first hour. He made these comments to supporters in Heverung, Kentucky. As American and Israeli air strikes marked their 12th day against targets in Iran, Trump claimed U.S. forces destroyed 58 Iranian naval vessels and wiped out the country's air force. The conflict has split Americans along party lines, and caused big ripples in global energy markets. Iranian forces have hit back with attacks on shipping in the Persian Gulf, and strikes near Dubai's main airport. Trump gave mixed signals on Iran's nuclear program, saying strikes had ended it, but warning that more work is needed to prevent a restart. Officials have justified the campaign by claiming Iran was close to a nuclear weapon just weeks ago. The ease rising oil prices Trump announced plans to release oil from the U.S. strategic petroleum reserve.

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