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Trump ahora afirma que Irán ya fue desnuclearizado. Entonces, ¿cuál fue el propósito de la guerra?
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 9, 2026
· 6 min read
Análisis de Aaron Blake, CNN
Cuando el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, decidió declarar la guerra con Irán en febrero, justificó la ofensiva al señalar una supuesta amenaza nuclear inminente. Sin embargo, esa explicación siempre tuvo un problema: durante los ocho meses anteriores ha...
Key takeaway De hecho, apenas dos semanas antes del inicio de la guerra, Trump aseguró que los ataques de Estados Unidos e Israel de junio de 2025 habían dejado a Irán sin siquiera una “capacidad potencial” para desarrollar armas nucleares.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans are likely to be concerned about the conflicting messages from President Trump regarding the Iranian nuclear threat, given the city's significant military presence and its role in national defense. The president's claim that Iran has already been "desnuclearized" raises questions about the justification for the ongoing conflict and its impact on the local community. As the war effort continues to affect the economy and the lives of El Paso residents, many will be watching to see how the situation unfolds and what it means for the city's military personnel and their families. The fact that Fort Bliss, a major military installation, is located in El Paso County, adds a layer of complexity to the situation, as the city's economy and population are closely tied to the military. El Pasoans will be looking for clarity and consistency in the administration's messaging, as well as a clear plan for bringing the conflict to a resolution.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Análisis de Aaron Blake, CNN
Cuando el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, decidió declarar la guerra con Irán en febrero, justificó la ofensiva al señalar una supuesta amenaza nuclear inminente. Sin embargo, esa explicación siempre tuvo un problema: durante los ocho meses anteriores ha...
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