US may end Iran military campaign in 2-3 weeks, says Trump

Washington (Web Desk): US President Donald Trump has said that that American troops could soon begin leaving Iran, indicating that the current military campaign might wrap up within the next two to three weeks.

Speaking to reporters at the White House on Tuesday, he said that the recent joint air raids conducted alongside Israel had accomplished their key objectives, particularly in preventing Iran from advancing toward nuclear weapons capability.

The US President claimed that the US now has full control of Iranian airspace and that several top political and military leaders were eliminated, resulting in a leadership he described as comparatively less hardline and more pragmatic.

He added that the US would withdraw once it is satisfied that Iran is no longer capable of producing a nuclear weapon, regardless of whether a formal agreement is finalized.

Trump also asserted that Iranian authorities are now seeking talks to end the conflict, despite earlier denials, and maintained that the fighting could come to an end even without a negotiated settlement.

Turning to domestic matters, Trump predicted that fuel prices in the US would fall once military operations come to a close.

Trump's statements point to a significant shift in relations between Washington and Tehran, blending assertions of military success with hints of possible de-escalation, though uncertainty remains about Iran’s willingness to engage in negotiations.

The crisis began on February 28, 2026, when US and Israeli forces launched sudden airstrikes inside Iran, reportedly killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei along with other senior figures.

Iran responded with missile and drone attacks targeting Israel, US military installations, and allied nations in the Gulf, while Hezbollah escalated its actions, contributing to what has since evolved into the 2026 Lebanon War.

The conflict has also shaken global energy markets, with prices rising sharply after Tehran blocked the Strait of Hormuz and energy facilities were struck.

The Pentagon has already spent around $18 billion on the operation and is now seeking an additional $200 billion, as concerns grow that the situation could further destabilize the Middle East.