Trump’s Iran War Endgame Remains Unclear as U.S. Targets Missiles and Seeks Kurdish Help

President Trump’s stated endgame for the Iran war remains unclear as the Pentagon describes a narrowly focused mission to destroy Iran’s missile launch capabilities, while Trump has floated broader aims such as unconditional surrender; allies and lawmakers struggle to find a clear off-ramp or post-conflict plan, even as the U.S. weighs potential ground roles for Iranian and Iraqi Kurdish groups and considers governance options if regime change occurs.