Trump Says Iran War ‘Pretty Much Complete’ — But Warns U.S. Must Achieve ‘Ultimate Victory

In the Current Middle East conflict, the former US President, Donald Trump has sent a powerful message about Iran. According to him, the US has recorded great success in the war but has yet to record enough victory and the war would go on to the end. The US and Israel have recently been targeting Iran with joint airstrikes that shook the capital of Tehran. The airstrikes were observed to occur overnight and large explosions were observed in various areas of the capital and flames could be observed climbing up the sky.

Trump said that these attacks have crippled the navy, air force, and also the communications system of Iran. In his view, the military operation is currently in its last phases, and the scenario is such that the war may conclude in the nearest future.

“We have achieved a lot, but there is still more to do.”

Speaking at one of the events to Republican leaders, Trump claimed that the US has succeeded in several significant aims of the war. Nonetheless, he explained that ultimate victory was yet to be won. According to him, the US and his allies will not withdraw until this menace is completely eradicated.

He further added that the US has already set fire on thousands of Iranian military bases and over thirty ships. Trump says this operation has been among the complicated military operations in history.

Impact on Global Markets

The declaration made by Trump during the war also had an implication in the world market. Although the crude oil prices had gone high at approximately 120 per barrel, it has dropped in recent days to below 90. Analysts are of the opinion that in the event that the war is concluded in the near future, the energy markets across the world might stabilize.

Negotiations with Russia and International Equations

Trump also made a call to the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, in the meantime. The two leaders covered the problems of Iran and Ukraine. According to Trump, Putin has indicated to him that he is willing to contribute to solving the crisis. Nevertheless, Russia had earlier on supported Iranian new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.

This scenario is also making international politics even more complex, given that most nations seem to be taking sides in the war.

Escalation of Conflict After Khamenei’s Death

This war intensified more when the Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei who had been killed in a major attack last month. After this, Iran had a series of retaliatory attacks in the gulf via missiles and drones into the military properties of the United States and its allies.

Conversely, the United States and Israel have remained in the effort to undermine the strengths of the Iran military using airstrikes.

“A Campaign to Make the World Safer”

Trump said in his statement that this campaign is being done not just in the security of the United States, but also of the whole world. He reminded that in case Iran tries to interrupt world oil supply, the US will retaliate even stronger.

In his view, the US is extremely close to the attainment of its military objectives and in the next few days, the situation may alter drastically. Although he did not give an immediate date when the war will be over, he feels that it might be over very soon.

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