ANALYSISFORSUBSCRIBERSForeign policy experts and presidential historians say the president’s shifting rhetoric undermines his credibility. “This was the most confusing war of my lifetime,” one said.As recently as June 21, President Trump threatened to “blow the s--- out of them.”
Nathan Laine / Bloomberg via Getty ImagesJune 27, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTWASHINGTON — Is the Iran war ending or escalating? Listening to President Donald Trump, it’s easy to come away confused.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.








