Trump: Ending the Iran conflict in "two or three weeks" or so, and being "irresponsible" about the Strait of Hormuz

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Trump stated that the United States may end military operations against Iran within two to three weeks, saying the objectives have been achieved and there is no longer a reason to continue fighting. He emphasized that reaching an agreement with Iran could end the conflict sooner, but even without an agreement, it will come to an end.

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2026-04-08 10:42:21

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Xinhua News Agency, Washington, March 31 (Reuters Huang Qiang, Xu Jianmei) U.S. President Trump said to the media on March 31, when he signed an executive order at the White House, that the United States might end its military actions against Iran within two to three weeks.

“We’re about to evacuate soon,” Trump said. “I think it’s about two to three weeks. We will leave because there’s no reason for us to keep doing this.”

Trump said he had only one goal, that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons, and “that goal has already been achieved.” U.S. forces are completing the final tasks. “I think it could be finished within two weeks—maybe a few more days.”

Trump also said that if an agreement is reached with Iran, perhaps the fighting could end even earlier. But even if the United States does not reach an agreement with Iran, the fighting can still end. “If they’re willing to sit down and talk, that’s fine. But whether they come or not doesn’t matter.”

Regarding restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said the United States does not need to be responsible for the Strait of Hormuz. “We have nothing to do with that.” “That is the responsibility of all the countries that need to use this strait.”

(Editor: Wen Jing)

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