The great irony of Trump’s Iran war: Fighting to restore what existed before it
Six months of Iran war, only to return to square one?
Six months into Donald Trump's Iran war, the primary objective of restoring the Strait of Hormuz's pre-war status now stands as one of Washington's most urgent goals. Donald Trump's Iran war ambitions have evolved from complete Iranian surrender and regime change to mere economic stability, with Vice President JD Vance stating that ensuring oil and gas prices remain cheap for Americans is now the main goal.
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