The News Agents How Trump's failed war in Iran screwed Britain
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Apr 30, 2026 
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Trump Claimed Negotiators Cost Too Much
- Lewis Goodall recounts Trump claiming he wouldn't send negotiators because it 'costs a lot of money' despite the war already costing tens of billions.
- Hosts note official US estimates of $20–28 billion are likely undercounts excluding reconstruction and indirect effects.
Administration Frames Iran Response As Endless Commitment
- Pete Hegseth's congressional appearance framed the conflict as potentially a 'forever' mission to prevent a nuclear Iran, normalising long-term costs.
- He deflected questions about immediate economic pain by comparing it to the hypothetical cost of a nuclear bomb.
Militaristic Rhetoric Raises War Crime Concerns
- US Defence comments embraced a 'fight to win' posture and celebrated 'no quarter' language that equates to war crimes under military codes.
- Congressional Democrats flagged that such rhetoric is legally and morally dangerous.