Trump Has Named A Timeframe For The Possible End Of The Iran War
- 1.04.2026, 8:42
The U.S. president said Washington's key goal has already been achieved.
US President Donald Trump has said that the military operation in Iran could end within the next two to three weeks. According to him, Washington's key goal of preventing Tehran from having nuclear weapons has already been achieved. Iran is more rigid, CNN reports.
"I had one goal - they (Iran. - Ed.) will not have nuclear weapons, and this goal has been achieved. They will not have nuclear weapons," Trump said, adding that the U.S. intends to complete the operation in a short period of time: - "We're finishing the job, and I think it will happen probably within two weeks, maybe a little longer - a few extra days."
The politician said Washington intends to permanently weaken Iran's military capabilities.
"We want to destroy absolutely everything they have," he said, emphasizing that it is a matter of fully accomplishing the tasks at hand.
Trump also allowed for a diplomatic end to the conflict, pointing to a possible deal with Tehran:
"We may have an agreement because they want a deal. They want a deal more than I do," he said, explaining that in any case "soon enough we'll be done".
The US president also expressed cautious optimism about possible contacts with Tehran, noting changes within the Iranian leadership: "We have a group of people now who are very different. They are much more reasonable."
Separately, Trump addressed the issue of the security of the Strait of Hormuz, making it clear that the U.S. has no intention of assuming that responsibility.
"If France or some other country wants to get oil or gas, let them go through the Strait of Hormuz and take care of themselves. What is happening in the strait has nothing to do with us," he said.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the operation was progressing faster than expected. He said U.S. forces have already inflicted serious damage on Iran's navy and aviation, and are close to destroying much of Iran's missile installations and production facilities for missiles and drones.
"We are on the right track. We are on schedule or even ahead of schedule in each of the four areas, and we are already seeing the finish line," Rubio said. He emphasized that the end of the operation is "not today or tomorrow, but it is coming," and the goals set will be achieved "with exceptional effectiveness."
In the meantime, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the country is ready to wage war for at least six months and does not intend to focus on the timeline outlined by the United States.
"We are not setting any deadline to defend ourselves. We will defend our country and our people for as long as necessary and with all necessary means," he emphasized. He said Iran recommends that Washington "end this war fully and finally" before facing further losses.
Araqchi also denied Trump's claims of direct talks.
"A negotiation is when two countries engage in dialog to reach an agreement. There is no such thing between us and the United States," he said, clarifying that contacts only take place through mediators despite the exchange of messages, including through the US special envoy.
Araqchi said the US needs to change its approach for real progress. "You cannot speak to the Iranian people in the language of threats and deadlines," he said.