US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible end to American military involvement in the Iran war within “two to three weeks”, claiming that Washington has largely achieved its strategic objectives in the ongoing conflict.
Trump said the US would “leave very soon” once it is certain that Iran will not be able to develop a nuclear weapon “for years”. He indicated that the timeline for withdrawal is independent of whether a formal deal is reached with Tehran.
Trump said US strikes, launched in ende-February in coordination with Israel, had already met their primary objective of curbing Iran’s nuclear capabilities. “We are now finishing the job,” he said, adding that American forces currently “dominate Iranian skies”.
He also claimed that the military campaign has resulted in a significant shift in Iran’s leadership, following the deaths of several senior political and military figures. According to Trump, the new leadership in Tehran is “less radicalised” and “more rational”.
The US president asserted that Iranian leaders are “begging to make a deal” to end the war, a claim that Tehran has consistently denied. He added that a negotiated settlement is not essential for the conflict to end, suggesting that the US could conclude its operations unilaterally.
Earlier, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran has the “necessary will” to end the war, provided there are guarantees that hostilities will not resume.
On the economic front, Trump said global fuel prices, which have risen amid the conflict, are likely to fall once US military operations wind down.
The evolving situation in West Asia remains a key driver for global markets, with investors closely tracking geopolitical signals for cues on oil prices, inflation, and broader economic stability.
