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Trump says Iran war will be over 'pretty quickly' but US hasn't 'won enough' yet
President Trump said the U.S. military campaign in Iran is ahead of schedule with major damage to Iranian forces, signaling the conflict could end soon despite ongoing regional tensions.
- On Monday, March 9, 2026, President Donald Trump said the U.S. war with Iran could almost be over, calling the campaign "very complete" while saying "we've already won in many ways, but we haven't won enough."
- Joint U.S. and Israeli strikes that began on Feb. 28 killed Iran's leader and led to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment, prompting renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks.
- After Monday, March 9, 2026, traders sent oil and equities sharply lower, with Brent crude briefly surpassing $100 per barrel before falling toward about $90, and the Dow down more than 600 points then rising 239.
- Seven U.S. soldiers have been killed while supporting military operations, and the Department of Defense identified Army Sgt. Benjamin Pennington as the seventh, with a dignified transfer scheduled on Monday.
- Intelligence assessments from the National Intelligence Council suggest strikes are unlikely to topple Iran's regime, while G7 energy ministers said they stand ready to act, and Russia signalled mediation that eased prices.
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Markets Bet on Quick End to Iran War Despite Threats from Both Sides
Investors placed strong bets on Tuesday that Donald Trump could bring the war in Iran to a rapid conclusion, even as both sides escalated threats. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps of Iran declared that no oil would leave the Middle East until U.S. and Israeli attacks cease, prompting Trump to threaten that any attempt to […] The post Markets Bet on Quick End to Iran War Despite Threats from Both Sides appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Trump Gives Conflicting Messages on How Long Iran War Will Last
President Donald Trump and his advisors are sending conflicting messages about how long the war in Iran will last. In an interview with “60 Minutes,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, “This is only the beginning,” while around the same time, Trump told CBS News, “I think the war is very much complete.” NBC’s Peter Alexander reports for TODAY from the White House.
Trump calls war 'complete' but also 'just the beginning'
President Donald Trump drew two contradictory timelines for the ongoing war in Iran in remarks on Monday, saying that the conflict was both drawing to a close and in its early stages. In a call with CBS News, Trump said, “The war is very complete, pretty much. [Iran has] no navy, no communications; they’ve got no air force. Their missiles are down to a scatter. Their drones are being blown up all over the place, including the manufacturing of dr…
Oil Prices Tumble: Trump's Middle East War Prediction Eases Market Fears
Oil Prices Tumble: Trump's Middle East War Prediction Eases Market Fears On Tuesday, oil prices experienced a significant drop of 7% following a spike to a three-year high in the previous session. The decline occurred after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the war in the Middle East might soon conclude, thereby easing fears over potential prolonged oil supply disruptions.Brent futures fell by $6.79, reaching $92.17 per barrel, while U.S. We…
"The war in Iran is almost over." Donald Trump's warning – whether true or not – had an immediate effect yesterday: oil went down again, 5%...
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