Yes, Trump declared a great victory and suggested the war is in its last few weeks in his big speech. And even if the US pulls back on schedule, we have no guarantees about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. My assumption since the beginning has been that the US will declare some sort of victory and step back after several weeks. But it is likely to leave an awful geopolitical mess for the rest of the world to clean up. Which means we all have a choice about the lens we apply to variables X and T.So with all that in mind, as promised, here are three things to help you feel calmer about the crisis this Easter morning.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 04, 2026 18:48 UTC