Washington DC, April 7 -- Questions are being raised over the United States' claims of success in its recent military campaign against Iran, with former Pentagon official and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute arguing that key objectives remain unfulfilled. Rubin expressed skepticism over whether the operation has achieved its intended goals.

Speaking on the issue with ANI, Rubin underscored that ongoing disruptions in a critical global maritime route undermine any declaration of victory. "It's hard to say that the United States has won when Iran continues to hamper freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz," he said, pointing to the strategic importance of the waterway for global energy supplies and trade.

His ...