US Goals Have Shifted After 6 Months of Iran War. The Strait of Hormuz Is Now a Top Concern
U.S. officials say the shift follows six months of war, as stockpiles shrink and talks stall while Iran keeps threatening shipping lanes.
- On Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told "Fox and Friends" that no negotiations are occurring, as the administration prioritizes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and applying economic pressure on Iran.
- Six months into the conflict, the administration's goals have evolved from initial military objectives, as officials now focus on the vital waterway while struggling to find a diplomatic off-ramp.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported "massive destruction" of Iran's defense industrial base with 80 to 90% attrition, though the regime retains drone capabilities and small craft to harass shipping.
- With U.S. weapon stockpiles diminishing, officials pivoted to economic pressure, citing inflation in Iran above 100%, while President Trump insists the Strait of Hormuz remains a "very functioning strait."
- About 970 pounds of enriched uranium remain stored under bombed sites, as the administration weighs future enforcement of any agreement to stop Iran from developing a Nuclear Weapon.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump launched the war with Iran in late February, he initially forecast it would last four weeks to five weeks. Six months later, there still...
After six months of Iran war, US goals have shifted. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern.
When President Donald Trump launched the war with Iran in late February, he initially forecast it would last four to five weeks. Six months later, there’s still no off-ramp in sight despite Trump’s repeated assertions that the war has been won or a deal to resolve it was nearly complete.
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