Trump Announces Iran War End in Two to Three Weeks, Shifts Goals

Trump announced the Iran war would probably end within two to three weeks.

The war killed at least 1,200 Iranians, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

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Trump said the U.S. would have no further role in protecting the Strait of Hormuz.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found only 27% of Americans approved of the strikes.

Trump shifted focus from regime change to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

The Pentagon initially described Epic Fury as degrading capabilities and dismantling infrastructure.

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The CSR Journal reported Trump was facing pressures at home.

Firing of key aides Noem and Bondi signaled upheaval.

Critics were skeptical of Trump's two to three-week timeline.

Politico noted it rarely correlates to reality.

DW highlighted that Trump's inconsistent remarks had provoked reactions around the world.

Financial Times wrote: Iran taught Trump that you cannot buy everyone.

The war killed an estimated 1,200 Iranians in the first ten days, including Supreme Leader Khamenei.

Iranian missile strikes hit the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain before sinking an Emirati warship.

BBC

Oil prices surged more than 15% as the Strait of Hormuz closure interrupted 20% of global oil trade.

The war began on March 29 and named the operations Lions’ Roar and Epic Fury.