Trump Declares U.S. War on Iran to Conclude Within Weeks, No Formal Deal Required
In a significant announcement from the White House, President Donald Trump has projected that the United States will end its military engagement in the war on Iran within the next two to three weeks. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Trump emphasized that a formal agreement with Tehran is not a prerequisite for the cessation of hostilities, stating, "We'll leave because there's no reason for us to do this." This declaration comes as the U.S. asserts that its primary objective—preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons—has been successfully achieved.
Military Goals Met and Regime Change Noted
Trump elaborated that the U.S. military campaign has largely accomplished its goals, with the focus now shifting to allowing other nations to address ongoing issues in the Strait of Hormuz. He highlighted that regime change in Iran, while not an initial aim, has occurred, and the current leadership is deemed preferable to the pre-war administration. "We have had regime change now. Regime change was not one of the things I had as a goal. I had one goal. They will have no nuclear weapon, and that goal has been attained. They will not have nuclear weapons," Trump affirmed, underscoring the administration's confidence in the outcome.
Pentagon Officials Label Upcoming Days as 'Decisive'
Concurrently, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth described the forthcoming period in the Iran conflict as "decisive," during a news conference—his first in nearly two weeks. Hegseth, who recently visited U.S. troops in the Middle East, refrained from ruling out the potential involvement of U.S. ground forces, stating, "You can't fight and win a war if you tell your adversary what you are willing to do, or what you are not willing to do, to include boots on the ground." He added that negotiations to end the war are "gaining strength," though the military campaign continues.
Uncertainty Surrounds Timeline and Future Escalation
Despite Trump's optimistic timeline, there is ambiguity regarding its concrete implementation. The president has a history of frequently citing two-week deadlines for major decisions, often extending them. Additionally, the U.S. has recently deployed additional troops to the region, maintaining the possibility of future escalation should Trump reconsider his stance. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that Trump will address the nation on Wednesday night to provide an important update on Iran, though no further details were disclosed.
The developments signal a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy, with the administration prioritizing the prevention of nuclear proliferation over prolonged military engagement. As negotiations progress and military actions persist, the international community watches closely to see if this timeline holds and what implications it may have for regional stability and global security.
