Iran War Will End “Very Soon” Says Trump
US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that the ongoing conflict with Iran is likely to conclude “very soon,” though he provided no specific timeline for halting the military operations that have destabilized the Middle East and disrupted global markets.
Speaking to reporters at his Trump National Doral golf club near Miami, Florida, Trump responded to questions about the duration of the war by saying, “I think soon. Very soon.” He described the US-Israeli strikes, which commenced on February 28, as having severely degraded Iran’s military capabilities, asserting that “everything they have is gone including their leadership.”
In an earlier phone interview with CBS News, Trump characterized the campaign as “very complete, pretty much,” noting that Iran had lost its navy, communications systems, air force, and much of its missile and drone arsenals. He emphasized that the United States was “very far” ahead of his initial estimate of four to five weeks for the operation.
Despite the optimistic tone on the conflict’s progress, Trump warned of potential escalation. He indicated that key Iranian infrastructure, such as the electrical grid, had been spared for possible future use if necessary. He issued a stark threat regarding the Strait of Hormuz, stating that any Iranian attempt to block oil shipments would provoke a response of “incalculable” scale. “If Iran does anything to do that, they’ll get hit at a much, much harder level,” Trump declared, adding that the United States would strike so decisively that recovery would be impossible for Iran or its allies.
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Trump downplayed the conflict’s scope, referring to it repeatedly as an “excursion” rather than a full war, even as it lacks congressional approval. He offered mixed signals on objectives, pushing for what he termed “ultimate victory” against Iran’s clerical leadership while avoiding direct confirmation on targeting the newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei—the son of the slain former supreme leader Ali Khamenei—whom he described simply as “not good.”
Trump also mentioned a “positive phone call” with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who he said “wants to be helpful” on both the Iran situation and the Ukraine conflict.
The president’s comments followed Iran’s selection of Mojtaba Khamenei over the weekend and came amid fluctuating market reactions, with stocks rising on hopes of a swift resolution despite persistent oil price volatility triggered by the fighting.