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With bombing campaign unlikely to change Iran’s posture according to US intel, Trump faces limited options
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· July 23, 2026
· 7 min read
By Katie Bo Lillis, CNN (CNN) — Two weeks into a renewed bombing campaign against Iran, with US forces taking casualties and allies wary of the conflict escalating further, President Donald Trump insists that Iran is “desperate” to find an end to wave after wave of US attacks. But both the CIA an...
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Key takeaway That would further break a key promise he made to his MAGA base: “I will not send you to fight and die in stupid foreign wars that never ends,” he said during a 2024 campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran has significant implications for El Paso, given the city's strategic location near the US-Mexico border and its role in international trade. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil trade, remains largely vacant due to Iran's insistence on controlling traffic, which could lead to increased fuel prices and economic instability in the region. El Paso's economy, heavily reliant on trade and transportation, may feel the effects of this instability, potentially impacting local businesses and residents. Furthermore, the city's proximity to Fort Bliss, a major US military base, means that El Paso could be affected by any escalation of the conflict, including the potential deployment of troops. As the situation unfolds, El Pasoans will be watching closely to see how the Trump administration's decisions will impact their community and the regional economy.
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Category: parks Published: July 23, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 7 min
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