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Trump Signals Iran War Could End Within Weeks as U.S. Presses Final Phase
by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief
(Worthy News) – President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States could bring its conflict with Iran to a close within two to three weeks, signaling what he described as the final phase of a month-long war that has reshaped the Middle East and shaken global markets.
“We’re finishing the job,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “Maybe within two weeks — maybe a couple of days longer — but we want to knock out every single thing there.” He added that the timeline could accelerate significantly if Iran chooses to return to the negotiating table, though he emphasized that U.S. operations would continue regardless.
Trump asserted that U.S. and Israeli strikes have already set Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure back by “15 to 20 years,” underscoring his administration’s central objective of preventing Tehran from ever acquiring nuclear weapons.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reinforced the administration’s position, noting that while Iran’s air defenses have been significantly degraded, the regime retains the ability to launch drone and missile attacks across the region. Pentagon officials confirmed that U.S. forces have expanded operations, including deploying B-52 Stratofortress bombers and targeting key infrastructure in and around Isfahan, a critical hub of Iran’s nuclear program.
Hegseth described a military force operating with urgency and precision following a recent visit to U.S. troops in the region. “What I witnessed was sheer mission focus,” he said. “The American warrior is unleashed.”
Despite mounting pressure, Iran has continued retaliatory strikes, targeting Gulf energy infrastructure and threatening U.S.-linked corporations such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft. One recent attack ignited a Kuwaiti oil tanker near the United Arab Emirates, highlighting Tehran’s continued ability to disrupt regional stability.
Still, Hegseth downplayed the effectiveness of Iran’s response. “They will shoot some missiles — we will shoot them down,” he said, expressing confidence in U.S. and allied defense systems.
The conflict, which began on Feb. 28, has already claimed the lives of at least 13 U.S. service members, while nearly 2,000 people in Iran have reportedly been killed amid sustained bombing campaigns.
Diplomatic efforts remain ongoing. The Trump administration has reportedly advanced a 15-point peace proposal that would dramatically curtail Iran’s nuclear, missile, and drone programs while reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed indirect communication with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff but said Tehran has yet to formally respond and would not accept a temporary ceasefire.
Meanwhile, tensions between Washington and its European allies have intensified. Trump sharply criticized nations such as France, Spain, and Italy for restricting U.S. military access to airspace and bases during the conflict, suggesting that their reluctance could have long-term implications for NATO cooperation.
The Strait of Hormuz — through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply flows — remains a central flashpoint. Its disruption has driven Brent crude prices above $116 per barrel and pushed U.S. gas prices past $4 per gallon. However, markets rallied Tuesday on optimism that the war may soon wind down, with major U.S. indices posting significant gains.
Trump maintained that once U.S. operations conclude, the Strait will reopen and global energy markets will stabilize. The White House has framed the economic strain as a necessary, short-term cost to neutralize a long-standing threat.
Copyright 1999-2026 Worthy News. This article was originally published on Worthy News and was reproduced with permission.
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