WASHINGTON — March 31, 2026 — President Donald Trump indicated Tuesday that the joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran may soon wind down, declaring the mission largely accomplished and shifting focus toward diplomacy to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement released by the White House, Trump described Operation Epic Fury — the February 28 launch of coordinated U.S. and Israeli airstrikes and naval operations — as “one of the most successful military actions in modern history.” The operation was triggered by Iranian attacks on American and Israeli bases and has since struck more than 11,000 targets, severely crippling