US President Donald Trump says Washington is achieving its objectives in the conflict with Iran and could end the war quickly, but he is weighing whether to bring the fighting to a decisive conclusion or allow it to gradually wind down.
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump has said Washington is achieving its objectives in the conflict with Iran, declaring that the United States is “getting everything we want” as he considers whether to end the war quickly or allow it to gradually wind down.
Speaking to reporters on the White House South Lawn on Friday, October 23, before departing for Florida, Trump said the United States could bring the conflict to an end rapidly but questioned whether that was the best course of action.
US President Donald Trump has said Washington is achieving its objectives in the conflict with Iran, declaring that the United States is “getting everything we want” as he considers whether to end the war quickly or allow it to gradually wind down.
Speaking to reporters on the White House South Lawn on Friday, October 23, before departing for Florida, Trump said the United States could bring the conflict to an end rapidly but questioned whether that was the best course of action.
Trump claims US is achieving its objectives
Trump said the United States was getting what it wanted from the confrontation with Iran. However, he did not provide a detailed account of the objectives he considered achieved or outline specific conditions for ending the conflict in the remarks reported by Reuters.
Trump as saying that Iran had been severely weakened and that the United States could seize Iranian territory and oil if it chose to do so. These were claims and threats attributed to the US president, rather than confirmed developments on the ground.
Strait of Hormuz remains central to the conflict
Trump also addressed oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway vital to international energy trade.
He said oil was continuing to move through the strait and cited this as part of his argument that the United States was achieving its objectives.
The waterway’s security remains a key concern for energy markets because disruptions can affect oil supplies, shipping costs and wider economic conditions. Trump’s remarks, however, did not independently establish that maritime traffic had returned to normal or that all shipping risks had been resolved.
No clear timeline for ending the war
Trump’s comments left open whether Washington would pursue a rapid end to the conflict or allow military and economic pressure to continue.
He did not announce a new diplomatic agreement, a formal ceasefire or a specific timetable for ending hostilities. Reuters reported that his remarks offered limited detail about the administration’s plans for a resolution.
The decision could have implications for regional security, oil markets and diplomatic efforts involving the United States and Iran. The immediate question is whether Washington’s stated objectives will translate into a negotiated settlement or continued confrontation.
