Trump faces intense pressure to end “costly” Iran war as unilateral victory plan considered

US President Donald Trump is facing mounting political pressure to end the ongoing war with Iran, which has become a heavy burden on the White House, Reuters reported, citing US officials familiar with the matter. According to a report published on Tuesday, US intelligence agencies are studying how Iran would respond if Trump were to declare a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war that has killed thousands and become a political liability for the administration. At the request of senior officials, intelligence bodies are analysing these scenarios to assess the implications of a potential US withdrawal from the conflict. Advisers have warned that continuing the war could lead to major Republican losses in the midterm elections scheduled for November. Sources […]