President Trump Says U.S. Has Struck Over 5,000 Targets, Signals Continued War Against Iran

President Trump gave mixed messages about the status and aims of U.S. operations, at times suggesting the campaign could be nearing an end while elsewhere insisting more must be done.

“• Mixed messages: President Trump gave conflicting replies on when the war will end”

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In public remarks he said American goals may be “pretty well complete” but also told House Republicans that “we haven’t won enough.”

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He announced the U.S. has “struck over 5,000 targets” while adding that some would be left “for later.”

The administration’s public framing — combining claims of extensive strikes with language about unfinished business — signals a posture of continued military pressure.

Trump’s comment that some targets are being left “for later” and his repeated emphasis that the US “has struck over 5,000 targets” convey an intention to sustain operations.

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This suggests officials are defining mission completion narrowly while keeping options open for further action.

Iran has signalled it is prepared for a protracted confrontation.

“• Mixed messages: President Trump gave conflicting replies on when the war will end”

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A top Iranian official told CNN there is “no room” for diplomacy and that Tehran is prepared for a long war and willing to continue attacking Persian Gulf countries.

That stance raises the risk of extended regional escalation in response to U.S. strikes.

Markets and energy security reacted to the conflict.

Asian stocks partially recovered after oil prices fell below $90 a barrel, following a spike that saw oil surge past $100 per barrel.

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G7 officials said they would take “necessary measures” to stabilise markets and G7 finance ministers met to discuss a potential joint release of strategic oil reserves.

Beyond battlefield claims, CNN reported U.S. officials say recovering Iran’s remaining highly enriched uranium would require a significant number of ground troops.

“• Mixed messages: President Trump gave conflicting replies on when the war will end”

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That prospect underscores the logistical and political challenges of any deeper ground operation.

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European institutions and national finance ministries said there were discussions at the G7 about steps including the possible release of strategic reserves.