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Sunday, March 08, 2026

When asked if he believes the map of Iran will "look the same after all this is done," Trump said initially, "I can't tell you," but quickly added, "Probably not."

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Q: "Do you think the map of Iran looks the same after this is all done?" Trump: "That I can't tell you. Probably not."

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-- The Bulwark (@thebulwark.com) Mar 7, 2026 at 7:19 PM

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... Why It Matters

The war in Iran widened again on Thursday as Israeli evacuation orders sent residents scrambling in Beirut, European governments rushed additional military assets into the Middle East, and global markets braced for further instability.

A week into the U.S. -- Israeli bombing campaign, the war is spilling rapidly across borders, reshaping regional politics and alarming world leaders. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to work to evacuate citizens in the region.

U.S. officials have said the goal of the operations against Iran has been to diminish the country's nuclear program and Navy, not regime change. When asked by reporters about who he would like to see rule Iran on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said, "Most of the people we had in mind are dead." ...



#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-08 03:37 AM | Reply

So, according to Pres Trump ...

The war is no longer about Iran's nuclear arsenal.

Which, fwiw, Pres Trump has said was obliterated. But now, it suddenly seems to be a problem?

Then there was not any mention about regime change.

Then the war did seem to be about regime change.

Skipping ahead, now the war seems to be about changing the borders of Iran?

I have a comment.

And that comment is summarized quite well ...

WTF!?!?!?

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-08 03:44 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

I think that Trump's sickness just compels him to break things and kill people.

Keping it simple leads to nderstanding.

#3 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-08 08:54 AM | Reply

I think that Trump's sickness just compels him to break things and kill people.

Keping it simple leads to nderstanding.

#4 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-08 08:54 AM | Reply

Sounds like somebody found a Sharpie.

#5 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-03-08 09:11 PM | Reply

Scum should be hanged for a war of aggression

#6 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-08 11:05 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

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