Trump Claims Victory in Iran War, Despite Ongoing Conflict

0:00On March 11, President Donald Trump told a crowd at a rally in Kentucky that the United States has already won its war with Iran. Speaking on the 12th day of non-stop bombings in the Middle East, he insisted the conflict ended in the first hour. Just hours before his remarks, Israel reported missiles lost from Iran toward its territory. Reports also surfaced of Iran firing nine ballistic missiles and several drones at Qatar. Meanwhile, the administration's messaging has lacked unity, with Trump earlier claiming Iran's nuclear program was obliterated on the conflict's first day, February 28th. Republican leaders have shown mixed reactions. Senator Roger Marshall from Kansas admitted he was wrong last year, when he said it would take Iran years to restart his nuclear program. Senator Lindsey Graham called for sending more troops from South Carolina, drawing pushback from Congresswoman Nancy Mace, who opposes involving her. States residents. The war remains deeply unpopular with Americans across party lines.

1:03Eight U.S. service members have died so far, and at least 140 have been injured. Trump made these comments at a logistics center in Herbron, Kentucky, while also criticizing Representative Thomas Massey, and promoting his preferred challenger, as strikes continue in the region.