Trump says the end of the Iran war is 'very close.' What has it accomplished?

Key Points:

• President Trump declared the U.S. operation in the Iran war is "nearing completion," promising intense strikes on Iranian targets over the next two to three weeks while continuing to push for peace talks despite Tehran's resistance.
• U.S. and Israeli military efforts have significantly crippled Iran’s military capabilities, hitting over 12,300 targets and achieving air superiority, though Iran retains some ability to inflict damage, as evidenced by the downing of a U.S. F-15E.
• The Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to Iranian blockade, severely disrupting global oil supply and causing a sharp rise in oil and gas prices worldwide, with experts predicting elevated prices could last until at least 2026 even if the strait reopens.
• The war has decimated key Iranian leaders but left the regime intact, with the hard-line Revolutionary Guard gaining more control under the new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, signaling continued regional tensions.
• The conflict has strained U.S.-Europe relations, with Trump questioning NATO’s value and considering withdrawal, while European leaders like Emmanuel Macron blame Trump for undermining the alliance amid diverging views on the Iran war.