U.S. President Donald Trump said the ongoing war against Iran could end “very soon,” but warned that the United States would launch even harsher attacks if Tehran threatened global energy supplies. Speaking to reporters in Florida, Trump said the conflict was “going to be ended soon,” though he declined to give a clear timeline.
Earlier, Trump told a CBS reporter that the U.S.–Israeli campaign against Iran was “very complete” and progressing faster than expected. His comments helped calm financial markets, causing oil prices to fall and stocks to recover after earlier volatility.
The conflict has disrupted global energy routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane that carries nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil. Shipping traffic through the strait has largely halted amid the fighting.
Meanwhile, Iran has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader following the reported death of his father, Ali Khamenei, on the first day of the war. Trump said he was “disappointed” by the appointment, suggesting it could prolong tensions.
The conflict has spread across the region, with missile and drone attacks targeting countries including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Israel. The war has also intensified fighting in Lebanon involving the Iran-backed group Hezbollah.
According to officials, U.S. and Israeli strikes inside Iran have killed about 1,300 people, while Iranian attacks across the Middle East have killed more than 30. Oil markets and global shipping remain under pressure as the war enters its tenth day.
