Admiral, commander of U.S. Central Command
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In March, Vice President JD Vance told Fox News the war with Iran would not become another Iraq. The day after Republicans lost the House and Senate, he blamed the same war for the defeat, while President Trump says he would do it all again.
Iran says mines disabled four tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi forces claim attacks on Saudi Arabia, while reports say the White House may resume military action after Tuesday's midterm election. The flare-up threatens the oil route that carried about a fifth of the world's energy supplies.
Trump says it is 'decision time' on Iran, with the last U.S. strikes on Sept. 1 and the midterms eight days away. Energy prices are still elevated, and the choice affects fuel costs and the risk of a wider war.
