The war involving Iran, United States, and Israel has taken a new turn. The conflict may end soon, as the US is now preparing to step back. US President Donald Trump has indicated that America could stop its military actions within the next two to three weeks. Interestingly, he suggested that the war may end even without any formal agreement with Iran.
Trump Signals Exit Without Agreement
Speaking at the White House, Trump said the US does not plan to stay involved in the war for long. He added that Iran does not need to agree to any conditions for the conflict to end. This marks a major shift, as earlier the US had taken a more aggressive stance.
No Deal and No Focus on Hormuz
Trump also made it clear that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is not America’s responsibility. He said countries that depend on it for oil and gas should handle it themselves. Earlier, the US had strongly pushed for reopening this key route, but now its position has changed.
Why Is Trump Changing His Stand?
Trump had earlier warned Iran and said the US would ensure the Strait of Hormuz stays open. But when pressure did not work and Iran did not back down, the US began to change its approach. In recent weeks, Trump has moved between threatening to expand the war and talking about ending it through diplomacy.
Why the US Is Under Pressure
It now appears that the US is facing difficulties in the conflict. The US had expected a quick victory, believing that a strong attack would weaken Iran and lead to major political change. However, that has not happened.
Key Reasons Behind US Pullback
- Iran continues to strongly respond to US and Israeli attacks
- No major protests or instability have been seen inside Iran
- The US wanted regime change, but it has not happened
- Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global oil supply
- The US has failed to reopen the route
- NATO allies have not fully supported the US
- The US is facing global criticism and isolation
- Protests have taken place within the US against the war
- Trump’s approval ratings have dropped
- Fuel prices have increased due to the conflict
How the Iran War Started
The conflict has now entered its fifth week and has lasted over a month. It began on February 28 when the US and Israel carried out missile strikes on Iran. In that attack, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed, and much of Iran’s top leadership was targeted. The goal was to weaken the system and push for regime change. However, instead of backing down, Iran responded with counterattacks, targeting US military bases and closing the Strait of Hormuz.
The US has so far failed to reopen the route, which is one of the key reasons it is now stepping back from the conflict.