Trump switches planes amid Iran threats as US strikes again

Jul 08, 2026

Trump swapped his new Air Force One for the old plane leaving Alaska, and the US is bombing Iran for a second straight day — bad news for anyone hoping the conflict is winding down.

  • Trump flew home on the old plane, with security concerns tied to Iran threats the likely reason.
  • Trump keeps talking about being "number one on the kill list" for Iran and his odds of dying in office, raising questions about his state of mind.
  • The US launched new strikes on Iran, framed as protecting shipping in the strait, while more than 20 Navy warships sit in the Middle East.
  • Trump wants to push military spending to $1.5 trillion, a windfall for US defense companies.
  • Oil prices are rising as the conflict escalates, and Pakistan is urging all sides to pull back.

Outlook: The Iran conflict looks set to widen, not end, with more strikes and higher military spending likely in the near term.

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