📰 Trump Administration Says Iran War Has Been ‘Terminated’
Washington — The Trump administration officially announced on Thursday that its military operations against Iran have been “terminated,” a declaration made before the expiration of the constitutionally mandated 60-day war authorization period, marking the end of months of armed conflict.
A White House spokesperson stated in a release that the military operations have achieved their stated objectives, and U.S. forces will begin an orderly withdrawal from the region. The decision means the United States will no longer conduct military strikes against targets within Iran and will reassess its military posture in the Persian Gulf.
Since the conflict began, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has been significantly disrupted, causing global oil prices to surge at one point. According to CNBC, following news of the ceasefire, international crude oil prices showed volatility, with Brent crude quoted at $106.33 per barrel, up 1.2%. Iran had previously offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to navigation if the U.S. lifted its blockade and ended the war.
On the Iranian side, the country’s economy has been severely battered by months of internet shutdowns and economic sanctions. AP News reports that Iran’s 90 million people have been cut off from the global internet for most of 2026, in what is one of the world’s longest and strictest national-level internet blackouts.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently appeared before Congress for his first hearings since the start of the Iran war, facing questions from lawmakers about the effectiveness of the military campaign and future arrangements.
Analysts suggest that the end of the Iran war will significantly reduce geopolitical risks in the Middle East, but post-war reconstruction, nuclear negotiations, and the reshaping of regional security architecture remain unresolved challenges.
Source: AP News - Iran War