U.S. President Donald Trump said the ongoing war with Iran could be “wrapped up soon” as the conflict in the Gulf region intensifies, even as military operations and retaliatory strikes continue across the Middle East. The remarks come amid rising tensions and expanding attacks involving U.S. forces and Iran-backed groups across the region.

Speaking about the military campaign, Trump claimed that Iranian military capabilities had been significantly weakened and suggested that the United States had already achieved substantial progress in the conflict. The president described the war as a “short-term excursion,” adding that Washington’s objective is to eliminate threats posed by Iran’s missile and military infrastructure.

Despite the optimistic tone from the White House, hostilities across the Gulf region have continued to escalate. Iranian retaliation and proxy attacks have targeted U.S. allies and strategic locations in the region, raising concerns that the conflict could spread further and destabilise global energy routes.

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The conflict has already disrupted shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply normally passes. Tensions in the area have contributed to volatility in global oil markets and heightened fears of broader economic consequences if the fighting continues.

Meanwhile, U.S. and allied forces have carried out multiple airstrikes on Iranian military targets in recent weeks as part of an expanding campaign aimed at weakening Tehran’s military infrastructure. Analysts warn that while Washington claims significant progress, Iran retains the capacity to respond through missile, drone, and proxy attacks across the region.

The situation remains fluid, with diplomats and regional powers closely monitoring developments. While Trump has indicated the war could end soon, ongoing attacks and retaliatory actions suggest the conflict could continue to shape Middle East security and global energy markets in the weeks ahead.

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