Six months into Iran war, Donald Trump says he’s in no hurry to end it

On the six-month anniversary of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, President Donald Trump acknowledges the conflict has not ended, despite his initial assurances it would be a short "excursion." The administration is now focusing on economic pressure, threatening countries and entities that continue to do business with Iran. Trump claims Iran's leadership is on the ropes, with their military and economy already devastated.

However, Trump admits he is "not in a hurry" to bring Iran back to the negotiating table and continues to argue the Islamic Republic is in deep trouble. The ongoing war has cost the United States over $37.5 billion and raised concerns about U.S. military readiness due to diminishing munitions stockpiles. Trump declares "Mission Accomplished 2026" in a social media post, referencing his predecessor's infamous 2003 "Mission Accomplished" speech during the Iraq War.

Despite Iran's economic struggles, analysts argue that Iran's resilience and ability to adapt to international sanctions may prove challenging for the U.S. to achieve its desired political outcome.