US President Donald Trump stated that renewed attacks on Iran would likely be short-lived, reiterating his claim that Washington controls the Strait of Hormuz after recent fighting caused energy prices to spike and rekindled fears of a prolonged war. When asked about the duration of the bombing campaign on Wednesday, Trump told reporters, "I don’t think too long."
The US and Iran remain in a precarious state, balancing between a ceasefire and an all-out war. Amidst this tension, fresh fighting has intensified fears of an open-ended conflict in the Middle East. Bloomberg Jerusalem Reporter Dan Williams provided further commentary on the escalating situation.
Simultaneously, Trump is reportedly contemplating declaring the war with Iran over, a move that would signal an end to his nuclear aims, according to a former National Intelligence official. This consideration comes as the Pentagon is extending troop deployments in West Asia, suggesting a divergence in strategy between the President and military officials.
