Trump touts victory in Iran while offering no exit plan
Facing jittery markets and mixed polling, President Trump has swung from calls for “unconditional surrender” to hints of an end state in which Iran’s leadership changes, but he has offered little detail on how the war ends. The conflict has unsettled global markets and kept the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, with Tehran vowing to resist and allies warning about an unclear exit. Seven U.S. troops have been killed, domestic critics question the lack of a clear objective or timeline, and Trump has drawn criticism for statements that have at times appeared contradictory or inaccurate about Iran’s capabilities, complicating the administration’s case for the war.
