Trump's Iran war goals remain unclear as White House scrambled to prevent wider escalation
Politico — White House—Reporting reveals that senior officials inside the White House worked urgently behind the scenes to prevent the US-Iran conflict from escalating further, even as Trump publicly threatened more aggressive action. The scramble raises questions about whether the president achieved his stated strategic objectives in the war. Analysts are divided on whether the limited strikes accomplished anything durable or simply paused a volatile confrontation.