Trump Signals Iran War May End Soon, Urges Allies to Handle Hormuz Security

US President Donald Trump has suggested that the war with Iran could conclude within weeks, stating it may be over in “two weeks, maybe three,” even as global tensions remain high.

The White House confirmed that Trump will deliver a national address to outline developments in the conflict.

Speaking at the Oval Office, Trump said the United States could soon withdraw from Iran.

“We’re leaving Iran very soon… maybe within two weeks, maybe three. But we’re finishing the job,” he said.

“We want to knock out every single thing they have,” he added, while acknowledging the possibility of a negotiated settlement.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the campaign had “changed the face of the Middle East,” while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed readiness to end the war if assurances are given.

The conflict has had severe regional consequences. In Lebanon, at least seven people were killed in Israeli strikes near Beirut, and over 1,200 people have died in the broader campaign against Hezbollah, with more than one million displaced.

Financial markets responded with optimism. Oil prices fell, while stock markets in the US and Asia posted gains on hopes of a ceasefire.

Trump also signalled a shift in US policy regarding the Strait of Hormuz, saying other nations must take responsibility for securing the crucial oil transit route.

“What happens with the strait we’re not going to have anything to do with,” he said.

In a social media post, he criticised allies for not supporting US efforts.

“The U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore… Iran has been, essentially, decimated… Go get your own oil!” he wrote.

Despite talk of a potential deal, Iran denied engaging in negotiations. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said communications from US envoy Steve Witkoff continue but do not constitute talks.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards also issued warnings to US technology companies, including Google, Meta, and Apple, threatening retaliation if further assassinations occur.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the coming days would be critical, asserting that Iran’s military options are limited.

Heavy bombardments were reported in Tehran and Isfahan, with Iranian media claiming damage to industrial and medical facilities.

Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the conflict.

“When I make it to a cafe table… I can almost believe the world hasn’t ended,” said Fatemeh, a Tehran resident.

“And then I go back home… to the reality of living through war, with all its darkness and weight.”

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