
Trump Signals Iran Withdrawal Within Weeks Despite Ongoing Strikes
Key Takeaways
- Trump says withdrawal from Iran within two to three weeks; Reuters notes quick exit.
- Diplomatic talks with Iran accompany the withdrawal timeline.
- Operation Epic Fury frames the U.S. campaign.
Trump Sets Withdrawal
Trump told Reuters the US will be out of Iran pretty quickly and could return for spot hits if needed.
“CENTCOM Says 3,500 Marines Ready as US-Iran Ceasefire Talks Emerge CENTCOM confirmed 3,500 Marines are combat-ready as US-Iran ceasefire talks emerge, with Trump signaling possible withdrawal, continued strikes, and openness to a deal tied to reopening Hormuz”
He expressed disgust with NATO and floated the idea of withdrawing from the alliance.

CENTCOM confirmed 3,500 Marines remain combat-ready aboard the USS Tripoli.
Diplomatic discussions over a potential ceasefire emerged as Trump prepared to address the nation.
Trump Claims Iran Can't Build Nukes
Trump claimed Iran will not have a nuclear weapon because they are incapable of that now.
Iran has long denied wanting nuclear weapons and says its program is peaceful.
The Kurdish sources noted that Iran was seeking guarantees the conflict would not be repeated.
India's Economic Times documented a sharp stock rebound as investors reacted to Trump's exit timeline.
Iranian Skepticism and Regional Realities
Rezaei said Iran would not stop the war until it secures its rights and deters enemies.
“WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) – The United States will be “out of Iran pretty quickly” and could return for “spot hits” if needed, President Donald Trump told Reuters on Wednesday, hours before he was scheduled to make a primetime address to the nation”
He warned the US against assuming it could act and then leave without consequences.
Trump said Iran does not need to make a deal with the US for withdrawal to occur.
No agreement was guaranteed despite back-channel talks.
Market Reactions and Public Opposition
India's stock market rebounded on optimism over a possible de-escalation.
A Palestinian protest demanded justice for the Minab girls school bombing that killed 153.

Public polls showed only 27% of Americans approved the strikes while 43% disapproved.
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