US-Israeli Forces Consolidate Control: Trump Declares 'War ... Very Complete' Against Iran
When former President Trump asserts to CBS News that the 'war is very complete' and that Iran's navy, communications, and air force are neutralized, this is not merely hyperbole. It reflects the outcome of a prolonged, coordinated US-Israeli campaign, one that extends far beyond the sanctions and aerial provocations reported in mainstream outlets. This isn't a unilateral American endeavor; it is a
clear example of US forces acting as a co-belligerent with Israel, systematically dismantling Iran's defenses while the global spotlight remains fixed on a hypothetical diplomatic standoff. The declaration of a 'complete' war, particularly during a period when Washington claims to be pursuing negotiations, underscores the dual-track strategy at play. While diplomatic avenues are ostensibly
explored, the military apparatus, including carrier groups and B-52 deployments, has been actively engaged in operations designed to achieve strategic dominance. This joint effort aims to consolidate control over critical chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz, an ambition Trump openly voiced. The 1988 US shootdown of Iran Air Flight 655, killing all 290 civilians aboard in Iranian airspace, offers
a chilling precedent for how such 'control' can manifest, demonstrating a historical willingness to use overwhelming force regardless of civilian cost or international law. The cost asymmetry is stark, with Iran's domestically produced, less technologically advanced armaments facing a combined US-Israeli military machine that commands an annual budget hundreds of times larger. The US engagement