Financial Times: From ‘Unconditional Surrender’ to Strategic Strait: The Narrowing Prospects of Trump’s Conflict with IranTrump initiated a military campaign targeting Iran, with the stated goal of achieving “unconditional surrender” from Tehran. In a significant recognition of the shifting dynamics of the conflict, the United States has gradually scaled back its initial demands from a complete surrender to a more modest agreement. For months, the U.S. administration has signaled nearing an agreement, yet any prospective deal appears to significantly diverge from Washington’s initial strategic goals. The ongoing discussions between Iran and Oman concerning the management of navigation in the Strait have emerged as the centerpiece of diplomatic efforts. The United States remains regularly updated through intermediaries.