Trump declares ‘decisive, overwhelming victory’ in Iran war, signals end of operations

US President Donald Trump declared the US‑Israel war against Iran has delivered “decisive, overwhelming victories” on Wednesday, signalling that military objectives have been achieved and the month‑long operation is set to wind down, even as the conflict has rapidly escalated into a regional and global crisis. Trump, an America-First president, suggested he would leave the Strait of Hormuz blockade to be managed by other countries, naming China, France, Japan and South Korea, which rely on the...