Trump sets 21 days timeline for America to end its ongoing conflict with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has said the United States could withdraw its troops from Iran within the next two to three weeks, suggesting the ongoing conflict may soon draw to a close.

Speaking at the White House, Trump said American military operations in Iran were approaching their objectives and indicated that the U.S. did not intend to maintain a long-term presence in the country.

“We’ll be leaving very soon,” Trump said, adding that the United States expects its mission in Iran to wind down within two to three weeks.

The comments come after weeks of escalating military tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, following strikes on Iranian military and strategic facilities earlier in the conflict.

Trump said the United States had already inflicted significant damage on Iran’s military capabilities and infrastructure, claiming it could take the country many years to rebuild.

According to the U.S. president, Washington’s goal was not to occupy Iran but to weaken its military strength and prevent future threats. He also suggested that a formal peace agreement with Tehran may not be necessary before American forces withdraw.

“We don’t really need a deal,” Trump said, indicating that the United States could simply conclude its operations once it believes its objectives have been achieved.

The war has had wide-ranging global consequences, particularly in energy markets. Oil prices surged in recent weeks as tensions in the Middle East threatened supplies moving through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route for crude oil.

Trump also suggested that gasoline prices in the United States could fall once military operations wind down and shipping routes in the region return to normal.

However, the conflict has also exposed divisions among Western allies. Some European governments have reportedly been reluctant to support the U.S. military campaign or allow their bases to be used for operations linked to the conflict.

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Despite the president’s optimistic timeline, experts caution that the situation remains fluid and could still change depending on developments on the ground or reactions from Iran and its regional allies.

For now, Trump’s remarks signal that the United States may be preparing to scale back its military involvement in the region sooner than many observers expected.