- The president expressed confidence that the mission was nearing completion
- He added that only a short period, possibly two to three weeks, may be needed to conclude the operation
- He said the primary objective remains to pressure Iran into reaching a diplomatic agreement
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday indicated that American troops could begin withdrawing from Iran within the next few weeks, suggesting a possible end to the ongoing military campaign that has lasted nearly a month.
Speaking during the signing of an executive order at the White House, Eko Hot Blog gathered that Trump linked the potential withdrawal to rising fuel prices, stating that ending the operation could ease economic pressures.
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The president expressed confidence that the mission was nearing completion, noting that recent strikes had significantly weakened Iran’s military capabilities, including key missile production facilities.
He added that only a short period, possibly two to three weeks, may be needed to conclude the operation.
Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that Trump is expected to address the nation with an update on the situation.
Earlier in the day, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth avoided giving a specific timeline for the end of the campaign, known as Operation Epic Fury.
He said the primary objective remains to pressure Iran into reaching a diplomatic agreement, while maintaining readiness to continue military actions if necessary.
Trump also expressed optimism about achieving long-term stability in the region, stating that the strikes had dealt a major blow to Iran’s defence infrastructure and would take years to rebuild.
However, the administration has faced criticism from Democratic lawmakers, who argue that the military action was launched without proper congressional approval and have raised concerns about the clarity of its overall objectives.
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