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With the Iranian regime holding on despite U.S. estimations, and Americans hit in their pockets after the spike in oil prices, Trump's plan for an off-ramp remains elusive as he tries to cover all his bases

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump, nearly two weeks into his war against Iran, is selling conflicting messages on his timeline for an off-ramp, just like he sold inconsistencies for the war's causes, the war's objectives and whatever may come after the war eventually ends.