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Story summary
- U.S. President Donald Trump declared 'victory' in the Iran conflict.
- The escalation followed the February 2026 elimination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (Iranian leader) by the United States and Israel.
- Iran pursues survival in asymmetric warfare and retaliates against Gulf allies.
- Israeli officials hope for a regional shift if Iran and Hezbollah are defeated.
- International scrutiny over war crimes tests Israel's military strategy as the United States increases troop presence.
