Israel-Iran war: Trump says war will end 'very soon'; U.S. saving some ‘most important’ targets for later
Why it matters: U.S. mixed signals risk destabilizing markets and escalating a regional conflict with global oil stakes.
- President Donald Trump vows the war will end “very soon” but admits the U.S. is reserving “most important” targets like Iran’s electrical grid for later strikes.
- Pentagon posts that the United States has “only just begun to fight,” contradicting Trump’s “already won” narrative.
- NYT World Live Updates highlight a shuddering global economy and label Trump’s statements as “zigzags,” underscoring market volatility.
- Vladimir Putin receives a “positive” call from Trump, indicating Russian willingness to be “helpful” in West Asia despite backing Iran.
President Trump told CBS the Israel‑Iran clash will end “very soon,” yet he’s holding back strikes on Iran’s power grid and warned of a massive retaliation if the Strait of Hormuz is blocked. Simultaneously, the Pentagon says the fight has only just begun, while the NYT’s live feed tracks a global market tremor and Trump’s erratic messaging on regime change and Russian involvement.
