KABUL: U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Washington is close to achieving its strategic objectives in Iran, saying the conflict could end within two to three weeks.
In a televised address to the nation, Trump said the United States is “closer than ever to victory,” asserting that Iran’s naval forces have been “completely destroyed” and its Air Force is being significantly weakened.
He warned that military operations would intensify in the coming weeks, adding: “We will continue until our objectives are fully achieved. We are on track to complete all U.S. goals very soon.”
Despite saying a day earlier that Iran does not need a deal to end the war, Trump stated in his speech that if Iran refuses to agree to terms, key infrastructure would be targeted.
“If no agreement is reached, we will strike all their power generation facilities—severely and possibly simultaneously,” he said.
Following the remarks, global financial markets reacted sharply, with stocks declining, the U.S. dollar strengthening, and oil prices rising amid heightened uncertainty.
Trump claims victory in Iran war, says conflict would end within three weeks
