U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects the war with Iran to end “very soon,” while also describing the conflict as “the beginning of building a new country,” reflecting mixed signals from the administration about the duration of the military operation. Speaking at a news conference at his Miami-area golf club, Trump said the United States had made “major strides toward completing our military objective,” claiming that Iranian forces had been “very completely” wiped out. He reiterated that Washington’s core goal is to eliminate the threat of Iran developing a nuclear weapon, though intelligence assessments previously suggested Iran was not actively building one.
Trump also warned Tehran against disrupting global oil supplies, saying Iran would face an “incalculable” price if it attempted to block tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has already triggered sharp fluctuations in oil prices and global markets, with commercial shipping in the region slowing due to fears of escalation. The president said the U.S. is prepared to provide political risk insurance for tankers in the Persian Gulf and could escort vessels through the strait if necessary.
Addressing broader developments in Iran, Trump criticized the selection of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader, saying he was “disappointed” with the choice. He also acknowledged an ongoing investigation into a deadly bombing of an Iranian elementary school that killed 168 people, after preliminary assessments suggested U.S. forces were likely responsible but did not intentionally target the site. The president said the families of fallen American service members had urged him to “finish the job,” as the conflict continues to unfold.
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