"I Don't Think Too Long": Trump Says Iran Strikes Likely To Be Short-Lived
President Donald Trump stated that ongoing US military strikes against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz will likely be short-lived. Meanwhile, the US is maintaining a significant troop presence in the Middle East as regional tensions and energy prices remain high.
Why it matters
The conflict poses a significant risk to global energy markets and regional stability, with potential for further escalation despite claims of limited military objectives.
President Donald Trump said renewed attacks on Iran would likely be short-lived, reiterating his claim that the US controls the Strait of Hormuz after fresh fighting spiked energy prices and rekindled fears of an open-ended war. Asked on Wednesday how long the bombing campaign could last, Trump told reporters, "I don't think too long."The US military carried out a second round of strikes in three days overnight, targeting radar systems and mine-laying capabilities along Iran's southern coast. Iran retaliated with drone and missile volleys on US bases across the Middle East, in line with a pattern used throughout the six-month war."We took out all of the new equipment that they tried to build along the Strait of Hormuz - some defensive, some offensive," Trump said.
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