We have come very close to our goals and are considering reducing our extensive military efforts in the Middle East with respect to Iran:

(1) Completely degrade Iran’s missile capability, launchers, and everything else related to them.

(2) Destroy Iran’s defense industrial base.

(3) Destroy their navy and air force, including anti-aircraft weapons.

(4) Never allow Iran to get anywhere near a nuclear capability and always be in a position where the United States can respond quickly and forcefully to such a situation, if it occurs.

(5) Protect our Middle Eastern allies, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and others, at the highest level.

The Strait of Hormuz must be protected by other countries that use it, if necessary – the United States will not do that!

"If requested, we will help these countries regain the Strait of Hormuz, but once the Iranian threat is eradicated, there will be no need for this. The important thing is that this will be an easy military operation for them."

So if you have achieved so many victories, why are you planning to retreat and cede the field to others instead of enjoying and celebrating?