Trump's Iran War Misses Every Target, War Drags On

An Intercept analysis concludes that none of Trump's stated Iran-war objectives were achieved: the campaign failed to deliver peace, Iran retained most of its missile arsenal and nuclear capabilities, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, Iran-backed militias remain active, and no unconditional surrender or durable peace deal emerged, even as the conflict drew in dozens of regional actors and sent oil prices higher; Trump repeatedly scaled back goals and shifted messaging, underscoring a protracted and unresolved confrontation rather than a decisive victory.