Washington, April 2026 : The White House has described the United States\u2019 recent military campaign against Iran as a \u201cvictory,\u201d asserting that battlefield gains under President Donald Trump created the leverage necessary to open the door for diplomacy after a pause in strikes was ordered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement posted on X late Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration views the development not as a retreat, but as a strategic success achieved through decisive military action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is a victory for the United States that President Trump and our incredible military made happen,\u201d Leavitt said, highlighting the administration\u2019s efforts to frame the halt in hostilities as the outcome of strength rather than compromise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She revealed that the campaign, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, had surpassed its initial objectives ahead of schedule. According to Leavitt, the operation was originally expected to last between four to six weeks but concluded its primary goals in just 38 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFrom the very beginning of Operation Epic Fury, President Trump estimated this would be a 4\u20136 week operation. Thanks to the extraordinary capabilities of our forces, we achieved and exceeded our core military objectives in 38 days,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement marks the administration\u2019s clearest attempt yet to position the pause in strikes as a calculated move following operational success, rather than a de-escalation under pressure. Officials argue that sustained military pressure forced Iran into a position where negotiations became unavoidable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leavitt emphasized that the campaign significantly strengthened Washington\u2019s negotiating hand. \u201cThe success of our military created maximum leverage, allowing President Trump and his team to engage in tough negotiations that have now opened a pathway for a diplomatic solution and long-term peace,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A key element of the administration\u2019s narrative is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route that had been at the centre of rising tensions. The White House credited the military campaign with ensuring the restoration of safe passage through the waterway, which carries a substantial portion of the world\u2019s oil supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAdditionally, President Trump got the Strait of Hormuz reopened,\u201d Leavitt noted, linking the development directly to the broader strategic outcome of the operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The administration has indicated that further details about the campaign will be provided by senior defence officials, including Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman Caine, in an upcoming briefing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earlier, Trump had announced a two-week suspension of planned military strikes on Iran, contingent upon Tehran\u2019s cooperation in reopening the Strait of Hormuz and engaging in diplomatic talks. The move is being presented as part of a broader strategy to transition from military confrontation to negotiated resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As tensions in the Gulf region remain high, the White House continues to maintain that its combination of military pressure and diplomatic outreach has created a viable opportunity for de-escalation and a potential long-term peace framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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