Trump Says Iran War Could End ‘Pretty Quickly’, Warns Tehran Over Strait of Hormuz

Iran Refuses Ceasefire, Trump Threatens ‘20 Times Harder’ Strike Over Hormuz

News Desk: The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran could end “pretty quickly,” US President Donald Trump has said. However, Tehran has rejected calls for a ceasefire, insisting it will decide when the war ends.

The war, triggered after coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in late February, has entered a volatile phase, pushing global oil markets into uncertainty and raising fears of a wider regional escalation.

Trump Signals Short War

Speaking to Republican lawmakers in Miami, Trump said the US operation in West Asia was designed to dismantle Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities and prevent possible attacks across the Middle East.

He described the campaign as a limited military operation and suggested it may conclude soon.

“We took a little excursion to get rid of some evil,” Trump said, adding that he believes the conflict could be short-lived. At the same time, he stressed that Washington is pursuing what he called “ultimate victory” in the campaign against Tehran.

Warning Over Strait of Hormuz

Even while predicting a quick end to the conflict, Trump issued a strong warning against any attempt by Iran to disrupt global oil shipments.

He cautioned that if Tehran blocks or interferes with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the United States would respond with overwhelming force.

Trump said Iran would be hit “twenty times harder” if it attempts to stop oil flows through the strategic waterway, which carries a significant portion of the world’s energy supplies. He also hinted that key Iranian assets could become targets if tensions escalate further.

The US president noted that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is crucial for the global economy, including countries such as China that depend heavily on oil imports from the Gulf region.

Iran Rules Out Immediate Ceasefire

Tehran, however, has firmly rejected the idea of an immediate ceasefire.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said a ceasefire could only be discussed if the United States and Israel guarantee that further attacks will not take place and accept responsibility for their actions.

“They cannot simply come to Iran asking for a ceasefire and expect us to accept it,” he said.

Gharibabadi also claimed that Iran currently holds the strategic advantage in the conflict, arguing that Tehran’s military response has already inflicted significant damage on its adversaries and disrupted global energy markets.

Rising Global Concerns

The conflict has already triggered volatility in international oil prices and heightened concerns over energy security worldwide. Any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could severely impact global fuel supplies and economic stability.

With Washington warning of tougher action and Tehran refusing to step back, diplomatic prospects remain uncertain as the war moves deeper into its second week.