{"id":2578692,"date":"2026-03-11T15:50:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T19:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-says-he-will-end-iran-war-soon-because-theres-practically-nothing-left-to-target\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:51:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T19:51:49","slug":"trump-says-he-will-end-iran-war-soon-because-theres-practically-nothing-left-to-target","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-says-he-will-end-iran-war-soon-because-theres-practically-nothing-left-to-target\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Says He Will End Iran War &#8216;Soon&#8217; Because There&#8217;s &#8216;Practically Nothing Left to Target&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-says-he-will-end-iran-war-soon-because-theres-practically-nothing-left-to-target%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2578692&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Donald Trump told Axios in a brief phone interview that the United States plans to end its military operations in Iran \u201csoon\u201d as there are few targets left adn America has the situation under control. He indicated the war would end whenever he decides, signaling a softer tone than his earlier calls for an \u201cunconditional surrender\u201d from Iran. The report notes this shift contrasts with previous rhetoric and highlights concern about how israel views a rapid exit,since Israeli authorities have said the campaign will continue as long as necessary to achieve all objectives. Officials have suggested at least two more weeks of strikes could be possible,while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-la-calle-the-hbo-doc-on-venezuelas-collapse-that-fails-to-mention-socialism\/\" title=\"\u2018A La Calle\u2019 : The HBO Doc On Venezuela\u2019s Collapse That Fails To Mention Socialism\">oil prices spiked<\/a> to above $100 a barrel before settling back down. The piece also describes U.S. actions near the Strait of Hormuz, including sinking Iranian mine-laying craft and more than 60 ships with precision weapons, as CENTCOM emphasizes destroying Iran\u2019s ability to project power and maintain pressure on shipping. trump claimed the war is progressing well and \u201cmuch more damage\u201d has been done than anticipated, framing it as payback for decades of conflict.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump said he will &ldquo;soon&rdquo; end U.S. military operations in Iran because there are few remaining targets left, adding that America is in full control of the situation.<\/p>\n<p>The commander in chief <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2026\/03\/11\/trump-iran-war-end-withdrawal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spoke with Axios<\/a> during a short phone interview Wednesday to discuss the nation&rsquo;s ongoing presence in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>He said the war with Iran will end &ldquo;soon&rdquo; because there is &ldquo;practically nothing left to target.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Little this and that &hellip; Any time I want it to end, it will end,&rdquo; Trump said during the five-minute call.<\/p>\n<p>This is a different tone compared to several days ago, when the president demanded an &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-lays-demands-iranian-leaders-vows-miga-comply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unconditional surrender<\/a>&rdquo; from Iran.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadAnyclip() { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst container=document.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\"); 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\t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/116182551337254643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trump wrote<\/a> in a Friday  post. &ldquo;After that, and the selection of a GREAT &amp; ACCEPTABLE Leader(s), we, and many of our wonderful and very brave allies and partners, will work tirelessly to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction, making it economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever before.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Given the president&rsquo;s penchant for deal-making and for keeping his enemies off balance, these statements to Axios could be geared toward maintaining unpredictability.<\/p>\n<p>Trump will also have to worry about what Israel thinks regarding a quick exit. Both nations have been working closely together during their joint operation in Iran, but may have different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/greta-thunberg-is-wrong-americans-should-be-first-in-line-for-american-made-vaccines\/\" title=\"Greta Thunberg Is Wrong. ...ns Should Be First In Line For ...n-Made Vaccines.\">long-term goals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday the war will continue &ldquo;without any time limit, for as long as necessary, until we achieve all the objectives and decisively win the campaign,&rdquo; Axios reported.<\/p>\n<p>Israeli and U.S. officials say they&rsquo;re prepared for at least two more weeks of strikes in Iran.<\/p>\n<p>Another major development is the price of oil.<\/p>\n<p>It skyrocketed to over $100 a barrel earlier this week, based on fears and speculation, before settling back down.<\/p>\n<p>Trump, along with Energy Secretary Chris Wright, successfully <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/eMp3v4IvJ3I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">calmed the waters<\/a> by addressing global energy fears, yet prices remain higher than before the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the U.S. military has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/us-moves-iranian-mine-ships-sinks-dozen-reports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">been sinking<\/a> Iranian mine-laying craft near the Strait of Hormuz, arguably the world&rsquo;s most crucial oil chokepoint.<\/p>\n<p>About 20 million barrels per day, or 20-25 percent of global oil consumption, pass through it.<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s located between Iran and Oman and has been attacked following the start of Operation Epic Fury.<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday alone, America <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CENTCOM\/status\/2031489675760640370?%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2031489675760640370%7Ctwgr%5E076ec88ea096c869a4234afa9602189acdbadf6d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.westernjournal.com%2Fus-moves-iranian-mine-ships-sinks-dozen-reports%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sank 16 Iranian<\/a> minelayers, along with other &ldquo;naval vessels.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper, who is leading the forces executing Operation Epic Fury, said in a Wednesday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheStarKenya\/videos\/the-commander-of-united-states-central-command-has-provided-an-update-on-operati\/1225216112663654\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">video message<\/a> that the U.S. military&rsquo;s mission is to destroy Iran&rsquo;s combat power and prevent any further harassment of ships within the strait.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >forces continue delivering devastating combat power<\/a> against the Iranian regime,&rdquo; Cooper explained. &ldquo;U.S. combat power is building, Iranian combat power is declining, and we remain centered on very clear military objectives in eliminating Iran&rsquo;s ability to project power against America and against its neighbors.&rdquo;<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>He said American forces have struck over 5,500 targets within Iran, including more than 60 ships with &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-admin-halts-missile-shipments-to-ukraine-in-move-to-put-americas-interests-first\/\" title=\"... Admin Halts Missile Shipments to Ukraine in Move to &#039;Put ...&#039;s Interests First&#039;\">precision weapon systems<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Cooper added that U.S. air power has been putting &ldquo;constant pressure&rdquo; on Iran to protect commercial shipping and forces are carrying out missions with &ldquo;a combination of lethality, precision, and rapid innovation.&rdquo; He also cited the military&rsquo;s use of &ldquo;advanced AI tools.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Trump told Axios Wednesday, &ldquo;The war is going great. We are way ahead of the timetable. We have done more damage than we thought possible, even in the original six-week period.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They were after the rest of the Middle East,&rdquo; he continued. &ldquo;They are paying for 47 years of death and destruction they caused. 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He had previously pressed Iran for unconditional surrender. The broader context cited includes Israeli and U.S. officials signaling continued strikes for a couple more weeks, volatility in oil prices, and ongoing U.S. efforts to neutralize Iranian naval capabilities near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. and allied forces have been targeting Iran\u2019s military power, with assurances that the campaign aims to degrade Iran\u2019s ability to threaten shipping, while Trump claimed the war is proceeding faster than expected and that Iran will pay for decades of destruction.<\/p>\n<p>Long paraphrase<br \/>\n&#8211; In a short phone interview with Axios, President Trump said U.S. operations against Iran would end soon because there are few targets left and Washington has the situation under control. He noted a shift from earlier talk about unconditional surrender, implying the conflict could be wrapped up quickly. The piece also describes a broader backdrop: Israel\u2019s defense minister warned the campaign would continue without a time limit until objectives are achieved, and U.S. and Israeli officials reportedly anticipate at least two more weeks of strikes. The oil market responded with a price spike above $100 per barrel before retreating, reflecting fears about supply disruption. The United States has been disrupting Iranian mining and naval activity near the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial chokepoint through which a large share of global oil passes. CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper said the mission is to destroy Iran\u2019s ability to project power and protect shipping, noting thousands of targets hit and ongoing use of precision weapons and advanced tools. 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