CNBC Daily Open: Trump is doubling down on rhetoric to end the Iran war

How Washington Redefined Its Victory Objectives in Iran

More than a month into the military confrontation between the United States and Iran, the strategic objectives of President Donald Trump’s administration have undergone a visible transformation. While initial rhetoric focused heavily on supporting internal protesters and seeking "regime change" in Tehran, recent developments suggest a pivot toward more pragmatic, interest-driven priorities.According to administration statements and field develop…

CNBC Daily Open: Trump is doubling down on rhetoric to end the Iran war

Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's oil wells, its export hub of Kharg Island, and power plants if a peace deal is not reached "shortly."

When will the war end?

The question on the back of every analyst’s mind is when will the war end. Sure they’re promoting their key picks and hosting company briefings but there’s a cloud hanging over them and which they’re unable to escape. For those analysts confronting the conflict head-on will be looking for any signal in the noise. That requires moving past the usual diplomatic cables and TV talking heads and looking at unconventional sources of data where there’s…