Washington DC, 10 March (H.S.): President Donald Trump declared Monday that the U.S.-led war against Iran stands very complete, surpassing initial timelines and leaving the adversary's military in tatters, while floating U.S. takeover of the Strait of Hormuz amid global energy chaos.Speaking by phone to a major U.S. broadcaster, Trump outlined crippling blows to Iran's navy, air force, communications, missiles, and drone factories.
They have nothing left in a military sense, he asserted, advancing beyond his four-to-five-week projection and recent demands for unconditional surrender. The comments followed a Defense Department social media update signaling intensified U.S. resolve, with Trump insisting any resolution hinges solely on his judgment.
Financial markets swung wildly: U.S. equities climbed in after-hours sessions as oil benchmarks eased, despite near-total halt of tanker flows through the Hormuz Strait—the artery for one-fifth of world oil, per official energy statistics. Trump threatened intervention if Iran persists in blockading it: I'm thinking about taking it over, he said, while noting early traffic resumption.
He snubbed Iran's newly installed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei—son of the deceased Ali Khamenei—offering no outreach and voicing prior dissatisfaction with the succession.
Escalating Regional Stakes
Strikes commenced February 28 in response to Iranian drone assaults on allies, with verified reports confirming neutralization of most missile stockpiles and production hubs. The regime reels from familial devastation, including losses of Khamenei's wife, son, father, and mother.
Echoes abroad include Pakistan's fuel crises and wage reductions, alongside diplomatic nods to potential Indian mediation. Parallel Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Beirut further strain the theater.
Market Mayhem and Warnings
Energy shocks dominate: crude prices soared 15% last week before dipping, with daily Hormuz disruptions erasing billions in commerce. Experts warn of lingering proxy threats, even as U.S. dominance solidifies.Trump's blend of bravado and brinkmanship redefines the conflict's arc, promising an American-scripted finale.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
