What's the real endgame? How Trump’s Iran war goals keep changing
The US military campaign against Iran, launched in coordination with Israel, has unclear objectives and a shifting definition of success. The administration's goals have changed from regime change to degrading military capabilities, with varying emphasis on nuclear non-proliferation and regional influence.
The US launched a military campaign against Iran on February 28, in coordination with Israel. The campaign's objectives have shifted frequently, from initial calls for regime change to later emphasis on degrading military capabilities. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have offered differing formulations of what constitutes success. The administration's goals have included destroying Iranian missiles, eliminating nuclear threats, and limiting regional influence. However, these objectives have been revised and expanded over time, making it difficult to determine the precise endgame. The US aims to counter threats posed by Iran, but the definition of success has shifted, with varying emphasis on different goals.
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