As tensions rise and costs mount, questions grow over whether the US can truly claim victory in its conflict with Iran. Can a war be brought to an end by declaration alone? Are Americans beginning to feel the real price of prolonged conflict at home? In this edition of The Hub, Wang Guan speaks with guests to explore what US President Trump implies in his Wednesday night's primetime address on the war with Iran. They discuss rising energy prices, shifting public opinion, and the strategic uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. The conversation also examines a five-point peace initiative proposed by China and Pakistan, and looks into whether it offers a credible path toward de-escalation and regional stability. The guests panel includes Ben Norton, editor-in-chief of Geopolitical Economy Report, Saeed Khan, associate professor of Near East & Asian Studies and Global Studies at Wayne State University, Brandon Andrews, entrepreneur and former Hill staffer, and Liu Baocheng, dean of the Center for International Business Ethics at the University of International Business and Economics.