Trump Expects Iran War to End Soon; Hormuz Deal Close
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- Donald Trump said he expects the war on Iran to conclude "pretty soon," adding he does not believe "they can go much longer."
- Trump made the comments while answering questions about high energy prices, tying the war's timeline to economic concerns at home.
- The United States, Iran, and Oman are approaching a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with only routes agreed so far.
- Tehran said the deal with Oman to reopen the Strait is "on the verge of being finalised," though the source characterises the agreement as temporary.
- Other coverage highlights details the source body only gestures at: The Hindu reports the deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, and NPR says Iran aims to ban US and Israeli ships and charge other vessels a toll.
Why it matters: Trump tied the war's timeline directly to high energy prices, suggesting domestic economic pressure — not battlefield progress — is setting the exit clock. The deal is explicitly described as 'temporary,' and only routes have been agreed, meaning even if finalised it would reopen the chokepoint under short-lived terms rather than resolve the underlying conflict.
