WAR BETWEEN #RUSSIA AND #UKRAINE (RUSSO-UKRAINIAN WAR). Donald #Trump, 2023: “I would fix this war in Ukraine in 24 hours. Before I get into the office, I will have that war settled.” IT’S BEEN 4 YEARS, AND NOTHING. “The current war between Russia and Ukraine—referring to the full-scale invasion and ongoing large-scale conflict—began on February 24, 2022, when Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. As of March 11, 2026, this phase has lasted over 4 years. Specifically: From February 24, 2022, to February 24, 2026, marks exactly 4 years. From February 24, 2026, to March 11, 2026, adds about 2 weeks (16 days). Thus, the war has lasted approximately 4 years and 2 weeks. Some broader contexts date the overall Russo-Ukrainian conflict to 2014, with Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the start of fighting in the Donbas region. The ‘current war,’ which aligns with the 2022 full-scale invasion phase commonly referenced in ongoing discussions, timelines, and reports as of 2026.” “The phrasing ‘I would fix this war in Ukraine in 24 hours. Before I get into the office, I will have that war settled’ appears in numerous posts and references on X (formerly Twitter) and other social media, often shared by critics to highlight that the promise went unfulfilled well into Trump’s second term (which began in January 2025). Trump repeatedly made similar claims throughout his 2023–2024 presidential campaign, asserting he could end or settle the Russia-Ukraine war quickly—often within 24 hours, or even before taking office if elected. Reliable reporting, including a detailed CNN fact-check compilation from April 2025, documented at least 53 such instances (21 in 2023 and 32 in 2024), delivered seriously during rallies, interviews, and events—not as jokes.”
WAR BETWEEN ISRAEL AND #PALESTINE (ISRAELI–PALESTINIAN CONFLICT). The Israeli-Palestinian conflict (often referred to as the conflict between Jews/Israelis and Palestinians) is a long-standing dispute with roots in competing national aspirations over the same land. “Date: c. late 19th (around the 1880s–1890s) / early 20th century – present. Israel and the Palestinians are engaged in an ongoing military and political conflict about land and self-determination within the territory of the former Mandatory Palestine. Key aspects of the conflict include Palestinian refugees, the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and #Gaza Strip, the status of Jerusalem, Israeli settlements, borders, security, water rights, the permit regime in the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian freedom of movement, and the Palestinian right of return. The conflict has its origins in the rise of Zionism in the late 19th century in Europe, a movement which aimed to establish a Jewish state through colonization in the region of Palestine.” “As of March 11, 2026, the conflict has thus lasted approximately 125–140 years, depending on the starting point: 1. From the rise of Zionism and early significant Jewish immigration (~1880s–1890s): about 135–145 years, 2. From the late 19th/early 20th century framing used by many sources: over 125 years, 3. From the 1948 war/statehood events (a common reference for the armed interstate/internationalized phase): about 78 years. It remains ongoing, with periodic escalations (e.g., wars in 1967, 1973, intifadas, Gaza conflicts, and the major 2023–2025 Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, which saw a ceasefire in late 2025 but underlying tensions persisting into 2026).There is no single universally agreed ‘start date’ due to differing perspectives—some Palestinians emphasize 1948 displacements, while broader historical accounts point to the pre-1948 nationalist clashes—but the consensus across neutral sources is that it began in the late 19th to early 20th century and has continued for well over a century.” “Donald Trump has made numerous statements about his intention to resolve the Middle East conflict, particularly the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, during both his first term as President and in his current second term: 2016, 2020, 2024, 2025. During his 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump frequently discussed his intention to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, stating he would do so within a year.” As of March 11, 2026, Donald Trump has served as President of the United States for a total of approximately 5 years and 50 days. This time is split between two non-consecutive terms: First Term (4 years): He served a full four-year term as the 45th president from his inauguration on January 20, 2017, to the end of his term on January 20, 2021. Second Term (1 year, 50 days): His second and current tenure as the 47th president began on January 20, 2025, following his victory in the 2024 election, AND NOTHING.
2026 UNITED STATES-ISRAEL WAR ON IRAN. The 2026 war between the United States and Israel against Iran (“2026 Iran War”) began in the early hours of Saturday, February 28, 2026. The conflict was initiated by a coordinated joint military campaign codenamed Operation Epic Fury (#OperationEpicFury #EpicFury) by the U.S. and Operation Roaring Lion (#OperationRoaringLion #RoaringLion) by Israel. For its part, Iran has responded with Operation True Promise IV (#OperationTruePromiseIV #OperationTruePromise #TruePromise). As of March 11, 2026, the joint United States and Israel war against Iran has been going on for 12 days. As of March 11, 2026, Iran has directly attacked (or targeted with missiles and drones) 12 countries in retaliation for the ongoing US-Israeli war against it: 1. #Israel, 2. United Arab Emirates (#UnitedArabEmirates #UAE), 3. #Qatar, 4. #Bahrain, 5. #Kuwait, 6. Saudi Arabia (#SaudiArabia), 7. #Jordan, 8. #Iraq, 9. #Oman, 10. #Cyprus, 11. #Syria (missile strikes or debris impacts, e.g., As-Sweida/southern areas and near Damascus; reported hits causing injuries), 12. #Azerbaijan. Iran has not attacked #Turkey with confirmed strikes causing damage on Turkish soil. Multiple incidents (at least two reported, e.g., March 4 and March 9, 2026) involved Iranian ballistic missiles entering Turkish airspace. These were intercepted and shot down by NATO air defenses (including Turkish and allied systems), with debris landing in southern Turkey (e.g., Hatay and Gaziantep provinces). Turkey protested to Iran, warning of potential retaliation if repeated. Iran denied intentionally targeting Turkey, and no direct hits or casualties from Iranian weapons on Turkish territory have been confirmed. One report mentions NATO downing an Iranian drone near Turkey, but this appears separate and not a direct attack on Turkey itself.
WHAT TRUMP’S WAR WITH IRAN HAS ALREADY COST AMERICAN TAXPAYERS. “The first week of President #DonaldTrump’s military strikes in Iran have cost American taxpayers over $6 billion, according to Pentagon sources cited by The New York Times—as other sources place estimates even higher—and the ballooning cost of the war could approach $100 billion, depending on how long it stretches on.” “If sustained: A two-month conflict could reach $40–$95 billion in direct military costs (Penn Wharton Budget Model), with some broader economic impact projections up to $210 billion (including indirect effects). Longer-term: Potential supplemental funding requests from the Pentagon could reach $50 billion or more for munitions replacement and operations (Reuters, others). These figures focus on direct military expenditures (munitions, operations, aircraft carrier groups, sorties, etc.) and do not fully include indirect costs like veteran care, economic disruptions (e.g., oil price spikes), or human losses (several U.S. troops killed/injured reported). Costs are expected to rise with duration, intensity, or any ground troop involvement (which officials have not ruled out but described as avoidable for regime-change goals).Sources include reports from Forbes, Reuters, Washington Post, CSIS, Center for American Progress, Al Jazeera, and others, reflecting a mix of official briefings and independent analyses. Exact numbers remain fluid and subject to ongoing Pentagon requests for emergency funding from Congress.”
Today in the world there are more than 50 countries at war or in major conflicts.
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