Ros Atkins on... Trump's mixed messages on the war

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World 'I don't know why we're doing it' - Americans divided on Iran war Ten days since President Trump first announced the attack, people from across the US tell the BBC what they think the best outcome of the conflict could be. The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins charts how the Trump administration’s messaging on war has shifted in his second term. World Trump's war on Iran: Shifting stories and unanswered questions BBC's Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at the mixed messaging given by President Donald Trump's administration for its actions in Iran. World Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes Footage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.

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Ros Atkins on... Trump's mixed messages on the war
For every day of this war, President Trump has been sharing his perspective and his thinking - whether in press conferences, in video statements or in posts on social media. In the last week, that's continued - as strikes have been exchanged - and pressure has built on the supply of oil and gas from the region. The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins has looked at what the President's been saying.
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- World Trump says Iran war will be over 'very soon', but not this week At his press briefing, the US president claimed the operation was a "tremendous success", but added that he wants to ensure Iran cannot develop nuclear weaponry.

### Areas for Consideration
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### Implications
- World 'I don't know why we're doing it' - Americans divided on Iran war Ten days since President Trump first announced the attack, people from across the US tell the BBC what they think the best outcome of the conflict could be.
- World Trump says Iran war will be over 'very soon', but not this week At his press briefing, the US president claimed the operation was a "tremendous success", but added that he wants to ensure Iran cannot develop nuclear weaponry.
- World Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.
- World 'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers world, iran, war topics. Notable strengths include discussion of world. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 769.