US EditionTrump says US ‘getting very close’ to meeting Iran objectives ‘as we consider winding down’
President Trump signals nearing achievement of military goals in Iran conflict while U.S. deploys 2,500 Marines and requests $200 billion for ongoing operations.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump said at the White House and posted on Truth Social, "We are getting very close to meeting our objectives as we consider winding down our great Military efforts in the Middle East with respect to the Terrorist Regime of Iran."
- Among the stated aims were preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, destroying its missile capabilities, defense industrial base, navy, air force, and protecting Middle Eastern allies including Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
- Pentagon and naval officials confirm that U.S. forces include roughly 2,200–2,500 Marines and three ships, with strikes on Kharg confirmed as 'totally obliterated.'
- Markets reacted as the U.S. administration announced a sanctions pause on Iranian oil loaded on ships, set to end April 19, while Brent crude oil prices surged above $112 and global financial markets fell.
- Trump said the Strait of Hormuz has to be guarded and policed by other nations who use it, calling it 'an easy military operation' if asked, amid threats to expand attacks beyond the region.
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Trump says the US is considering scaling back the war in the Middle East. At the same time, more and more people are talking about an imminent ground operation. Military expert Anders Ekholm sees several possible scenarios. “Trump is testing his mettle and seeing which doors open,” he says.
President Trump Announces U.S. "Close to Meeting Objectives" and "Considering Winding Down."
President Trump released the following message via Truth Social: “We are getting very close to meeting our objectives as we consider winding down our great Military efforts in the Middle East with respect to the Terrorist Regime of Iran: (1) Completely degrading Iranian Missile Capability, Launchers, and everything else pertaining to them. (2) Destroying Iran’s […]
Trump considering 'winding down' Iran war, US eases oil sanctions
WASHINGTON, United States - President Donald Trump said Friday that he was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran, as the United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil shipments to stem a global supply crisis.
Will the war be halted? Trump hints at winding down military operations. On the 21st day of the US-Iran conflict, US President Donald Trump issued a significant statement, hinting at a possible "exit plan." He said the US is close to achieving its military objectives and is now considering a gradual reduction of military operations in the Middle East.
US President Donald Trump stated on Friday evening for the first time that he took into account a 'brained reduction' of military operations against Iran, shortly after the closure of an army, and a relaxation of sanctions on Iran's oil, AFP reported.
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