Trump provides update on Iran war before Kennedy Center board meeting

President Trump announced that the U.S. military has significantly weakened the Iranian regime, claiming to have struck over 7,000 targets, leading to a dramatic reduction in missile and drone attacks. He urged other nations reliant on oil exports to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz, while also addressing changes in leadership at the Kennedy Center amidst a lawsuit from Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty over governance issues. The ongoing conflict has driven oil prices above $100 a barrel, with rising casualties reported on both sides.

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