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100 days in, no deal: Who actually controls this war?

Why this story

The Iran war hitting 100 days with no resolution, a fragile ceasefire, Netanyahu openly defying Trump, a US helicopter down near the Strait of Hormuz, and both sides claiming victory — this is the highest-stakes story with the richest divergence of perspectives across every outlet.

LEFT FEED REALITY

Netanyahu notified CENTCOM but not the White House before the Beirut strike that broke the ceasefire — Axios, June 8.

RIGHT FEED REALITY

Trump warned Netanyahu Israel may fight alone if it restarts war, then nudged both sides back from the brink within 24 hours — Axios, June 8.

GLOBAL POV

BBC (June 9): Iran appears emboldened — Tehran may sense Trump's risk appetite is low enough to outlast his ultimatums.

Hidden Truth
Hidden truth: Legum (June 9): Trump admin is eyeing billions in frozen Iranian assets for Kushner clients — while the deal that would close that window stays 'days away.'
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Is Trump still in effective control of US military decision-making in this conflict?