https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-six-months-of-iran-war-us-goals-have-shifted-the-strait-of-hormuz-is-now-a-top-concernContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-six-months-of-iran-war-us-goals-have-shifted-the-strait-of-hormuz-is-now-a-top-concernhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-six-months-of-iran-war-us-goals-have-shifted-the-strait-of-hormuz-is-now-a-top-concern#u52225Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:15:32 +0000The United States has pivoted its primary focus to the Strait of Hormuz six months into a war against Iran. President Donald Trump previously predicted a quick conclusion to the conflict but now states he is in no hurry. The engagement has depleted Pentagon resources and lacked a clear exit strategy despite early projections of a short war. Initial objectives included denuclearization, destroying missile supplies, curbing terrorist proxies, and possible regime change. The conflict has altered how global rivals and allies perceive the US.Why it mattersThe war is a joint US-Israel operation agai https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-six-months-of-iran-war-us-goals-have-shifted-the-strait-of-hormuz-is-now-a-top-concernhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-six-months-of-iran-war-us-goals-have-shifted-the-strait-of-hormuz-is-now-a-top-concern#u50869Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:25:21 +0000The United States has shifted its strategic goals six months after launching a war with Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz now becoming a primary concern. Despite President Donald Trump's repeated claims that the conflict was won or a resolution was nearly finished, no clear exit strategy exists. The conflict has depleted the Pentagon and altered how global allies and rivals view the United States. While the administration initially projected a short engagement, the war continues without an obvious end.Why it mattersPresident Trump launched the conflict in late February 2026. He originally f