What Happened
Experts Weigh In On Military Gains And Strategic Setbacks
Despite President Trump’s claims of success, the US war with Iran has yielded mixed results, with significant damage to Iran’s conventional military assets but also the emergence of new problems, including Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz. The war has cost at least $37.5 billion and resulted in 18 US service member deaths, with 624 wounded. Foreign policy experts are skeptical of Trump’s bullishness, citing the lack of progress on key goals, including regime change and neutralizing Iran’s nuclear program. This article originally appeared on PolitiFact.