Analysis: Trump and Hegseth on Iran war: ‘God is good’ | CNN Politics

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. Far from shying away from the idea that there is a religious aspect to the US-Israeli war on Iran, US government leaders are leaning into it, invoking God and promising fire and brimstone for Iran’s civil society if its leaders do not buckle to US demands. “This is one of our better Easters, I think, in a lot of different ways. I can say militarily, it’s been one of the best,” President Donald Trump said Monday, drawing a strange parallel between US military might against the Islamic Republic of Iran and the resurrection of Jesus in the Christian faith. Over the weekend, one of Trump’s social media posts promising US vengeance against Iran sounded like it was ripped out of the Old Testament. He chased that with an invocation of a higher power. “Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is running out - 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!” - President DONALD J. TRUMP pic.twitter.com/cVb7leFmAv Trump declined to share more plans, but he said the deadline for his demands is Tuesday.