What were the objectives of the war in Iran — and have any of them been achieved?
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The US and Israel have claimed victory in their operations in Iran, but experts say the objectives may not have been fully met. The war has resulted in regime change, but the new leadership is reportedly more hardline, and Iran's navy and missile capabilities are still unclear.
The US and Israel launched a military operation in Iran, aiming to defend American people from imminent threats. The White House outlined four goals: ending Iran's nuclear capabilities, annihilating its navy, eliminating missile capabilities, and severing support for terrorist proxies. A two-week pause in hostilities was announced, contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Regime change occurred, with the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but the new leadership is reportedly more hardline. The US claims to have destroyed Iran's navy and missile program, but experts say the situation is unclear. Satellite images show damaged naval vessels and buildings, but Iran still has thousands of attack drones.
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