As the Iran war rages on—with no end in sight—things look pretty bleak. Gas prices are skyrocketing, an unknown number of U.S. military members are dying, and everyone is feeling fed up with this latest forever war.

But at least we have learned a valuable lesson: Don’t put the world’s most powerful military in the hands of two former TV stars.

As President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continue to ruin everything, let’s take a look at some of our favorite cartoons highlighting their Iran war disaster. And feel free to share more of your favorites in the comments.

Nyuk, nyuk, nuke, by Clay Jones

Originally published July 26.

A cartoon by Clay Jones of Trump roasting a hot dog over an explosion from Saudi Arabia.Clay Jones

Helen of Kegsbreath, by Clay Jones

Originally published July 27.

A cartoon by Clay Jones of an officer telling Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that he can't demote the Black actor who plays Helen of Troy in "The Odyssey."Clay Jones

Out of ammo, by Mike Luckovich

Originally published July 28.

A cartoon by Mike Luckovich of Trump shooting bullets through his own foot while Pete Hegseth asks Congress for more money for ammo.By permission of Mike Luckovich and Creators Syndicate

War crimes cha-ching, by Clay Jones

Originally published July 28.

A cartoon by Clay Jones showing Pete Hegseth during a congressional hearing asking for more money for his war crimes.Clay Jones

No way out now, by Tim Campbell

Originally published July 29.

A cartoon by Tim Campbell of Trump trying to open a door labeled "Iran exit," but his key broke in the lock.Tim Campbell/Tribune Content Agency

Endless wars, by Clay Bennett

Originally published July 29.

A cartoon by Clay Bennett showing Uncle Sam beaten up and bruised with a broken arm.Clay Bennett/Tribune Content Agency

Obliterated, by Pedro Molina

Originally published July 30.

A cartoon by Pedro Molina of Trump's promises about not starting a war in Iran blown to pieces.Pedro Molina/Tribune Content Agency

Fanning the flames, by Clay Bennett

Originally published July 31.

A cartoon by Clay Bennett showing a fire extinguisher labeled "in case of fire break glass," but it's a fireplace bellow instead.Clay Bennett/Tribune Content Agency

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