The Iran War’s Ramifications Have Only Just Begun
The U.S.-Iran war, though in a cease-fire phase, has failed to achieve its stated goals and is expected to cause prolonged economic and geopolitical disruptions. Iran now holds greater de facto control over the Strait of Hormuz, giving it lasting leverage over global energy supplies despite not formally closing the waterway permanently. Experts anticipate long-term shifts in global trade and energy routes, with no clear resolution in sight as both nations remain at a stalemate over negotiations and economic pressure.
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National SecurityThe Iran War’s Ramifications Have Only Just BegunU.S. goals haven’t been met but the war will cause long-term disruptions.By Nancy A. Youssef and Jonathan LemireDan Kitwood / GettyApril 30, 2026, 1:47 PM ET ShareSave President Trump, celebrating Tehran’s declaration that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen to commercial shipping, posted on Truth Social on April 17, “IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE.” The opening didn’t last.
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