President Donald Trump told Axios in a phone interview that the U.S. war against Iran is likely to continue for a few more weeks before any decision on next steps is made. Trump said there is “practically nothing left to target” in Iran’s military infrastructure, and that the conflict could end “any time I want it to end.” But there’s no firm ceasefire date yet.
Here’s what’s behind that stance:
- Trump has given mixed signals on the war’s timeline initially saying the operation might last weeks, but later suggesting it could end quickly or be extended depending on conditions on the ground.
- U.S. and Israeli military efforts have already struck thousands of targets in Iran, and Trump claims the mission is “ahead of schedule.” But officials acknowledge there’s no official U.S. directive yet to stop fighting, and intelligence points to Iran’s government still standing and able to resist.
- Some U.S. officials say planning is underway for continued strikes for at least two more weeks as both sides assess the conflict’s direction and global impacts, including oil markets and regional security.
MOTPOST thinks that Trump’s comments suggest he believes U.S. military goals are close to being met but he hasn’t set a clear end date because political pressure, Iran’s ongoing resistance and global fallout mean decisions on how and when to end the war are still unfolding.
