The media would have one believe that the United States is losing in Iran. However, President Trump has managed to achieve a number of crucial foreign-policy objectives. The media is claiming that President Trump is losing the war and mishandling the conflict with Iran. However, this framing overlooks several strategic gains that align with longstanding U.S. objectives in the region. U.S. and Israeli forces launched nearly 900 strikes in 12 hours on February 28, 2026, targeting Iranian missiles, air defenses, military infrastructure, and leadership, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. U.S. officials assessed that all three targeted nuclear sites, Fordow, Natanz,…