US EditionTrump Mulls 'Winding Down' Iran War
Trump signals potential scale-back of military efforts against Iran after claiming near achievement of objectives while urging allied nations to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.
- On March 20, 2026, President Donald Trump said the United States was considering winding down military operations against the Islamic Republic of Iran but was not seeking a ceasefire.
- International pressure over the Strait of Hormuz has driven the administration's demands as allied governments including Britain, France, Germany and Japan signalled limited combat support despite Japan importing about 95% and China about 90% from the region.
- Between 2,200 and 2,500 U.S. Marines are reportedly en route from the USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, while U.S. forces struck Kharg Island, destroying military targets but avoiding oil infrastructure.
- On Friday, markets and diplomatic moves reflected rising costs of the war: Brent crude rose to $112.19 per barrel and the S&P 500 fell 1.5%, with the Swiss government halting arms exports to the US.
- When pressed, Trump said 'I may have a plan or I may not' and posted on Truth Social that 'We are getting very close to meeting our objectives as we consider winding down our great Military efforts in the Middle East', signaling a possible de-escalation.
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Trump Says Iran Objectives Nearly Met, Suggests US May Wind Down Operations Soon
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The Herald PalladiumTrump: Strikes on Iran could be 'winding down'
(The Center Square) – The U.S. is “very close” to meeting objectives in Iran, President Donald Trump said Friday, while providing a glimpse of the region after military strikes cease.
Trump mulls 'winding down' war and leaving Strait of Hormuz crisis to 'other nations'
He says other nations will have to guard and police the Strait of Hormuz as necessary, after his attacks on the country prompted Iran to target vessels in the crucial world shipping lane. Mark Stone analyses the Truth Social post.
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Trump mulls 'winding down' Iran war
US President Donald Trump said Friday he was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran three weeks into the war, but warned the Strait of Hormuz would need to be policed by other countries.
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