Has Donald Trump lost control of the Iran war?

The BBC examines the escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran, questioning if Donald Trump has lost control over the conflict. The report highlights recent missile exchanges and provides context on the administration's diplomatic challenges.
Why it matters
Understanding the stability of US foreign policy in the Middle East is critical for global security and geopolitical risk assessment.
The US and Israel s war with Iran is now 101 days old. For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes, despite Donald Trump claiming he urged Israel to hold off. So, has Trump lost control of the Iran war?
The article presents a standard journalistic inquiry into foreign policy effectiveness without overt partisan language.
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