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Trump Weighs Quick End to Iran War Against Letting Conflict 'Wither'

  • On Friday, President Donald Trump said the United States could end the war with Iran "very quickly," while questioning whether Washington should seek a swift conclusion or allow the conflict to gradually wind down.
  • Heightened military tensions between the United States and Iran follow months of hostilities and ongoing disputes over security and maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Speaking to reporters on the White House South Lawn as he departed for Florida, Trump said oil is flowing through the Strait of Hormuz and stated, "We are getting everything we want."
  • On Friday, Iranian Army Ground Forces commander Brig Gen Jahanshahi ordered military units to maintain the highest level of combat readiness, warning that negligence during wartime could carry serious consequences.
  • Trump questioned whether the United States should "finish it off" or allow the conflict to "wither," emphasizing that "we could end it very quickly" if choosing swift action.
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US President Donald Trump said on Friday (23) that he could end the war with Iran "very quickly" and even suggested that the US could take all Iranian oil. According to him, the question now is whether to end Iran or let it "define".

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Al-Monitor broke the news in Washington, United States on Friday, October 23, 2026.
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