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President Donald Trump Defends Military Action Against Iran Despite Rising Gas Prices

President Donald Trump defended his decision to launch military strikes against Iran, stating he would "never apologize" for the action taken to prevent the country from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Despite the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline reaching over $4.07, the administration announced that the primary goal of the conflict remains blunting Iran's nuclear capabilities. While critics, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, have pointed out that the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed and has forced Americans to pay significantly more for fuel, the administration maintains that the conflict is a necessary investment. The administration announced that the Strait of Hormuz will eventually be declared US territory once the war concludes. To address concerns regarding the financial toll, the administration announced that keeping gas prices low and ensuring Iran remains nuclear-free are equally important. However, the administration announced that while the war has caused a temporary spike in energy prices, the administration announced that a significant price drop is expected once the conflict is resolved.

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