world π₯ Trump's Iran war goals shrink after six months
Six months into the Iran war, US goals have shifted from sweeping ambitions to more immediate priorities. Vice-President JD Vance stated that keeping Gulf oil and gas flowing is now goal number one. The second objective is ensuring Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon. This focus on energy flow essentially aims to restore the pre-war status quo at the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran insists it controls the Strait and demands sanctions relief for its reopening. β½