Reuters Report: Iran Conflict Spirals Out of Trump’s Control Amid Rising Stakes

Despite initial promises of a swift operation, the U.S. now finds itself increasingly isolated from its allies and grappling with soaring global energy prices.

While President Trump has publicly labeled NATO allies "cowards" for their reluctance to intervene, military experts suggest he is caught in a strategic "trap" with no clear exit plan. Aaron David Miller, a veteran Middle East negotiator, warns that the lack of a coherent strategy poses a severe risk to the Republican majority in the upcoming November midterm elections.

However, the White House continues to defend the campaign as an "undeniable military success," citing the elimination of top Iranian leaders and the crippling of Tehran’s naval capabilities. Yet, Iran’s resilience in disrupting Gulf oil supplies and launching retaliatory strikes suggests the war is far from over, leaving Washington in a precarious position.