Key facts
- President Trump declared 'Mission Accomplished' in Iran.
- The conflict in Iran has lasted for six months.
- A primary US objective is now to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- The war has negatively impacted President Trump's approval rating.
- Voter disapproval of the conflict has increased.
Six months into the conflict in Iran, President Trump has declared 'Mission Accomplished,' despite ongoing fighting and evolving US objectives. Initially, the war's goals have shifted, with a primary focus now on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The prolonged conflict has also taken a political toll on President Trump, marked by a decline in his approval ratings and increasing voter disapproval of the war.