Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?
Three months into the conflict with Iran, President Trump faces significant challenges despite initial military successes. Analysts suggest that the U.S. may be losing the broader war, as Iran maintains its influence and leverage in the region. The situation is complicated by domestic pressures and the upcoming midterm elections, leaving Trump with difficult choices ahead.
- ▪Trump's military actions have not translated into a clear geopolitical victory against Iran.
- ▪The U.S. faces domestic pressure from high gasoline prices and low approval ratings.
- ▪Analysts warn that the conflict could damage Trump's foreign policy record and credibility.
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Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxAn Iranian woman walks next to a mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, May 11, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERSPublished May 23, 2026, 01:05 PMUpdated May 23, 2026, 01:05 PMWASHINGTON, May 23 - U.S. President Donald Trump may have won just about every battle against Iran, but three months after attacking the Islamic Republic he now faces a bigger question: Is he losing the war?With Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, its resistance to nuclear concessions and its theocratic government largely intact, doubts are growing that Trump can translate the U.S.
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