
Trump says Iran war will end 'soon' but also issues threats that could prolong it
NBC News
The president made the remarks at his resort in Miami more than a week after U.S. and Israel initiated strikes on Iran. He did not give a timeline on ending hostilities.
DORAL, Fla. — President Donald Trump described the war in Iran as “short term” Monday — suggesting the 10-day conflict that has roiled the Middle East could be nearing its end while also warning of intensifying strikes if a key oil route is restricted.
"We took a little excursion because we felt we had to do that to get rid of some evil. And I think you’ll see it’s going to be a short-term excursion," Trump said. "How good is our military, right? Amazing. How good? Short term. Short term.”
Trump spoke to House Republicans and donors at his eponymous resort outside Miami. Republicans are gathering here for the next three days to discuss their legislative agenda and campaign strategy for the November midterm elections, which have been upended by the war in Iran.
“This was just an excursion into something that had to be done. We're getting very close to finishing that,” Trump said.
He appeared before Republicans a day after crude oil prices soared to above $100 a barrel for the first time since July 2022. AAA said a gallon of regular gas now costs $3.48, up from $2.90 a month ago.













