"The Pentagon called it an isolated incident. Iranian officials called it a victory. Critics of the war called it what it looks like: evidence that this conflict, sold as swift and decisive, is neither."
"The U.S. military has dominated this fight. Pete Hegseth's briefing numbers: an 86% drop in Iranian missile launches, a 73% drop in drone attacks, effective control of the airspace."
"The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed to normal commerce. Shipping insurers have repriced risk so dramatically that cargo routes are being rerouted entirely."
"Iran figured out early that you don't beat the United States military. You survive it, and while you're surviving it, you make the whole thing expensive enough that the other side eventually starts doing the math."
An American fighter jet was shot down over Iran, with the pilot missing. Iranian officials celebrated the incident as a victory, while critics highlighted the conflict's lack of decisiveness. Despite U.S. military dominance, evidenced by significant drops in Iranian missile launches and drone attacks, the situation has complicated perceptions of success. The Strait of Hormuz is closed to normal commerce, affecting global shipping and prices. Iran's strategy focuses on survival and making the conflict costly for the U.S., challenging the narrative of a swift victory.
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