Trump’s Iran Operation Faces Setbacks After Two Weeks
Two weeks into the U.S. military operation against Iran, regime change has not occurred as oil markets face disruption and Trump faces pressure at home.
During the first two weeks of the U.S. military campaign against Iran, President Donald Trump has not achieved his stated objective of changing the country’s leadership. This conclusion was highlighted by commentators writing for The Washington Post.
The newspaper notes that despite the escalation, Iran’s governing system remains firmly in place. According to the report, the authorities in Tehran have maintained control even as the conflict continues.
One of the most immediate consequences of the operation, the publication says, has been severe turbulence on the global oil market. Iran’s move to block a critical maritime route has disrupted energy flows from the Persian Gulf, leading to a near-complete halt in global supplies of oil and gas from the region.
At the same time, The Washington Post reports that Trump is facing growing pressure from members of his own party ahead of the U. S. Senate midterm elections scheduled for the fall of 2026.
According to the article, a significant number of Republican lawmakers believe the White House should shift greater attention toward domestic economic issues rather than continuing to focus primarily on the confrontation with Iran.