President has lashed out at allies who refused to help secure Hormuz; at the same time, he has hailed war's successes even while Iran chokes world's oil supplies, attacks neighbors

WASHINGTON, March 21 - President Donald Trump ends the third week of the Iran war confronting a crisis that seems to be slipping out of his hands: Global energy prices are surging, the United States stands isolated from allies and more troops are preparing to deploy despite his promise the war would be only a \"short excursion.\" Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

As the Iran war escalates, Trump faces challenges with allies, energy prices, and his own messaging, risking his legacy and party prospects. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

WASHINGTON, the United States | XINHUA | Nearly three weeks into the war with Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump has found himself squeezed between three different sources of pressure: political allies, business leaders and even his own MAGA (“Make America Great Again”) base — each with its own expectations and demands. The president has issued …