Trump's Mixed Signals on Iran War: Air Strikes Threatened

0:00On March 10, President Donald Trump fielded questions on the ongoing war with Iran on March 9, offering mixed signals about its progress. He described the conflict as nearly wrapped up after a 10-day push, pointing out that Iran's Navy, Air Force and defenses have been heavily damaged. Earlier that day, Secretary of Defense Pete Hexf called it only the start of a larger effort, leaving reporters to press Trump for straight answers. On how long the fight might drag on, observers and pundits quickly raised fresh concerns about Trump's mental sharpness, citing the back and forth in his responses as confusing and inconsistent. Trump later posted on Truth Social that he is willing to wrap up airstrikes if needed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane that's been mostly shed down since the war kicked off, disrupting global oil flows. With these conflicting views from the top, the path ahead for the war remains unclear, as military leaders and the public await more solid direction.