President Trump declared Iran "militarily defeated" and issued a 48‑hour ultimatum for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Within 48 hours Iranian forces shot down two U.S. warplanes, demonstrating continued air defense capability despite U.S. strikes.
Pentagon cites over 12,300 successful strikes, but analysts say U.S. air superiority is limited to pockets, not total.
Analysts warn Iran’s asymmetric strategy in the Strait could raise a permanent war‑risk premium and choke global energy flows.