The end-state of this is going to be "status quo ante bellum but with a permanently expanded and active US military presence in the Gulf" and then we're going to do it all again every six months for the foreseeable future.
Reminder that "the campaign" ≠ "the war".
Nathan Goldwag
“.. Trump told aides he’s willing to end the U.S. military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed .. likely extending Tehran’s firm grip on the waterway and leaving a complex operation to reopen it for a later date.”
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