Trump Claims Iran Victory as Hormuz Closure Hits Trade
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- Trump claims the US killed Iran’s leader and that Operation Epic Fury has cost the United States billions in hardware and credibility.
- Iran closed the Hormuz Strait, halting Indian shipments and tightening Tehran’s leverage over Gulf trade.
- Trump faces legal scrutiny over the war’s national‑security justification, with a $20 billion cash fund at stake.
- United States removed Saddam Hussein in 2003, a move that cleared space for Iran’s expanded regional influence.
Why it matters: The United States risks $20 billion in cash and diminished military credibility, while Iran gains strategic leverage through Hormuz closures, threatening Indian trade and bolstering Tehran’s regional influence.
