Trump Signals US-End In Iran War Within Weeks While Leaves Strait Opening Unclear

Trump announced the US could end its military campaign against Iran within two to three weeks.

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He stated that Iran does not have to make a deal to end the conflict.

BBC

Trump said the US will not take responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz.

Crude oil futures closed lower on rising hopes for an end to the war.

Restoring Gulf production will be complex and gradual.

CBS News

The US has little capacity to boost jet fuel exports significantly.

The US-Israeli campaign killed more than 1,340 people according to Iranian authorities.

Iran retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel and Gulf countries.

At least 13 US service members have been killed since the war began.

Wars rarely wrap up neatly or perfectly solve problems.

Most of Iran's military capabilities have been destroyed.

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The Council on Foreign Relations described the campaign as a shift to regime change.