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Trump says Iran war to end 'very soon' as oil prices soar
Trump says Iran war to end 'very soon' as oil prices soar
He also said the military campaign in Iran would "go further" despite "achieving major strides."
Elizabeth Hagedorn
Mar 9, 2026
US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida, on March 9, 2026. — SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump sent mixed messages on Monday about the duration of the Iran war, initially claiming it was “pretty well complete” before saying the US military campaign would “go further.”
Asked if the war would be over within a week, Trump told reporters during a press conference in Doral, Florida, “No" but "very soon." He said the United States was "achieving major strides” toward its military objectives in Iran.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday described those objectives as destroying Iran’s navy and eliminating its ability to produce and launch missiles. Trump authorized strikes following repeated warnings that he would take military action if Iran did not rein in........
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