Trump Says Iran War Could End “Very Soon” as Regional Tensions Escalate

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US President Donald Trump said the ongoing conflict involving Iran could end “very soon,” though he did not provide a specific timeline for when military actions might stop.

Speaking to reporters in Florida on Monday, Trump suggested that the war could conclude in the near future when asked whether the conflict might end within days or weeks.

“I think soon. Very soon,” he said, while continuing to emphasize what he called the need for an “ultimate victory” against Iran’s clerical leadership.

However, Iran rejected Washington’s influence over the outcome of the war. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that Tehran—not the United States—would determine when the conflict ends.

Diplomatic Contacts

Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a phone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan after an Iranian missile heading toward Israel was intercepted while passing through Turkish airspace.

In a statement, Pezeshkian reiterated Iran’s willingness to reduce regional tensions, but stressed that neighboring countries must not allow their territory, airspace, or waters to be used for attacks against Iran.

Strikes on Gulf Energy Infrastructure

Iran launched fresh strikes targeting energy facilities across the Gulf region, including a petroleum complex in Bahrain. The attack hit the Al Ma’ameer oil facility, causing a fire and damage to the site.

Bahrain’s national oil company, Bapco Energies, declared force majeure following the incident, joining other Gulf producers taking precautionary legal measures amid the conflict. Oil prices surged as global markets reacted to concerns over potential supply disruptions.

Israeli Strikes in Tehran

Israel’s military said it conducted another wave of “broad strikes” targeting what it described as terror-related sites in Tehran.

Journalists in the Iranian capital reported hearing aircraft overhead at the same time as a powerful explosion shook parts of the city, marking the second round of strikes that day.

Markets React

Asian financial markets responded positively after oil prices eased slightly. South Korea’s Kospi index surged more than five percent in early trading on Tuesday, while Japan’s Nikkei index rose over three percent following sharp losses the previous day.

Asylum for Iranian Footballers

Australia granted asylum to several members of Iran’s women’s national football team after they reportedly fled their team hotel during a tournament on the Gold Coast.

The players had earlier refused to sing Iran’s national anthem before a match, a gesture widely interpreted as a protest against the Iranian government.

Rising Casualties in Lebanon

Lebanon’s health ministry said the death toll from Israeli strikes in the country has risen to 486, with more than 1,300 people wounded. The figures could not be independently verified.

Hezbollah Vows to Continue Fighting

Hezbollah parliamentary bloc leader Mohammed Raad pledged that the group would continue fighting Israel “whatever the cost,” stating that resistance remains the only option to defend Lebanon’s territory and dignity.

Strait of Hormuz Warning

Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani warned that security in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz cannot be guaranteed while the conflict continues.

The narrow waterway is a key global route for oil and gas shipments, making any instability there a major concern for energy markets.

UAE Rejects Involvement

The United Arab Emirates said it was being targeted unfairly in the conflict and reiterated that it would not participate in any attacks against Iran.

UAE ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Jamal Al Musharakh, said the country does not want to be drawn into a broader regional escalation.