Trump: Ending the Iran conflict in "two or three weeks" or so, and being "irresponsible" about the Strait of Hormuz

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Trump stated that the United States may end military operations against Iran within two to three weeks, saying the objectives have been achieved and there is no longer a reason to continue fighting. He emphasized that reaching an agreement with Iran could end the conflict sooner, but even without an agreement, it will come to an end.

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2026-04-04 04:29:15

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Xinhua News Agency, Washington, March 31 (Reporter Huang Qiang, Xu Jianmei) On March 31, U.S. President Trump, after signing an executive order at the White House, told the media that the United States could end its military action against Iran within two to three weeks.

“We’re getting out of here soon,” Trump said. “I think it’s about two to three weeks. We will leave because we have no reason to keep doing this.”

Trump said that he only has one goal: that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons, “and that goal has already been achieved.” U.S. forces are completing the final tasks. “I think it might be completed within two weeks—maybe just a few more days.”

Trump also said that if an agreement is reached with Iran, the fighting might end even sooner. But even if the United States does not reach an agreement with Iran, the fighting can still end: “If they are willing to sit down and talk, that’s great. But whether they come or not doesn’t matter.”

As for restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said the United States does not need to be responsible for the Strait of Hormuz. “We have nothing to do with that.” “That is the responsibility of all the countries that need to use this strait.”

(Editor: Wen Jing)

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