What has the U.S. war with Iran accomplished?

Key Points:

• President Trump's objectives in the war with Iran—ending its nuclear program, destroying military capabilities, and achieving regime change—have not been met after more than five weeks of fighting and a two-week ceasefire.
• Despite U.S. and Israeli military claims of severe damage to Iran's forces, Iran's military and government remain operational, continuing attacks in the region, and Iran retains control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which has worsened the global economic crisis.
• The ceasefire leaves Iran in control of the Strait of Hormuz, allowing it to charge passage fees and maintain leverage over global oil supplies, a development experts say strengthens Tehran's strategic position compared to the pre-war status quo.
• Iran's nuclear program persists and may be more motivated to develop weapons following the conflict and the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with analysts warning that the war has incentivized Tehran to pursue nuclear capabilities more aggressively.
• The conflict has strained U.S. relations with Gulf allies due to a lack of warning about the attacks on Iran and subsequent Iranian strikes on Gulf states, causing economic disruptions and eroding confidence in the Trump administration's handling of the crisis.