After six months of Iran war, US goals have shifted. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern

After six months of conflict, U.S. goals have shifted from striking military targets to pressuring Iran economically and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which is a top concern. The initial goal of stopping Iran's nuclear weapon program remains complex, requiring potential coordination with the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran itself for enriched uranium retrieval. Meanwhile, the key objective has morphed as diplomatic efforts have failed, leaving the status of international waterways and remaining goals unclear.