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edbermac

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Thu Jun 18, 2026, 12:32 PM Thursday

How Trump's 'Operation Epic Disaster' turned the world against America

Donald Trump wanted to bring the Islamic Republic to its knees. He failed on all counts

One month into Operation Epic Fury, Donald Trump insisted that one of the most intense military campaigns in recent history would soon be over.

“We are on the cusp of ending Iran’s sinister threat to America and the world,” the US president said in a primetime address.

Almost two months later he signed a deal to end the conflict that many argue favours Iran and fails to meet his primary objectives.

The Iran war has revealed the limits of US military power to achieve political objectives. But it has also left allies and partners questioning their relations with Washington.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/06/18/iran-war-trump-us-credibility/

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And the Telegraph is owned by Axel Springer, not Rupert Murdoch Vogon_Glory Thursday #1

Vogon_Glory

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1. And the Telegraph is owned by Axel Springer, not Rupert Murdoch
Thu Jun 18, 2026, 12:44 PM
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So they don’t have to go out of their way to kiss Orange Julius’ a** or cover up their role in getting him elected.

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