Donald Trump asserted from the White House that US and Israeli forces are nearing the completion of military goals in Iran.Masoud Pezeshkian responded with a letter defending Iranian actions as legitimate self-defense while the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked.Market instability has increased with global oil prices rising and domestic gas costs climbing past four dollars during the hostilities.Skepticism remains high among the public following thirteen American deaths and the lack of a clear timeline for resolving the conflict.