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Trump says Iran war ‘very complete’ as conflict and oil disruption continue
U.S. President Donald Trump says the war with Iran is “very complete” and could end soon, even as fighting continues across the Middle East and tensions rise over the critical Strait of Hormuz shipping route.
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By Aurax Radio — Updated March 10, 2026
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U.S. President Donald Trump says the war with Iran is “very complete,” suggesting the military campaign has largely achieved its objectives even as fighting and regional tensions continue.
In an interview with CBS News, Trump said Iran’s military capabilities had been severely weakened during the conflict. “I think the war is very complete, pretty much,” he said, adding that Iran has lost major elements of its navy, air force and communications infrastructure.
Conflict still unfolding
Conflict still unfolding
Trump’s remarks come amid continued hostilities across the region. Iran has launched missile and drone attacks targeting Israel, U.S. bases and several Gulf states as the conflict spreads beyond its initial battlefield.
The war began in late February when the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities, part of a broader campaign that has significantly damaged Iran’s infrastructure.
Despite Trump’s claim that the conflict may soon end, fighting has continued with exchanges of strikes and threats from both sides.
Oil markets react
Oil markets react
The war and the threat to global energy supplies have pushed oil prices sharply higher and rattled financial markets.
Benchmark crude prices briefly surged above $100 per barrel amid fears the conflict could disrupt supplies flowing from the Persian Gulf before easing after Trump suggested the war might end soon.
Analysts say the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical flashpoint because of its importance to global oil and liquefied natural gas exports.
Oil tankers transit the Persian Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy supplies.
A map showing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes.
Strait of Hormuz tensions
Strait of Hormuz tensions
The conflict has also triggered a crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route that carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply.
Iran has threatened to restrict or disrupt shipping through the narrow waterway in retaliation for the attacks, sending shockwaves through global energy markets and forcing shipping companies to reroute vessels.
Trump warned that any attempt by Iran to block oil shipments would prompt a much stronger military response from the United States.
The skyline of Tehran, Iran’s capital, as tensions escalate during the conflict.
Uncertain end to the war
Uncertain end to the war
While Trump has expressed confidence that the conflict is nearing its conclusion, the situation on the ground remains volatile.
Iran continues to launch attacks across the region, while Israeli and U.S. forces have vowed to maintain military pressure until Iran’s offensive capabilities are fully neutralized.
With casualties mounting and oil markets on edge, international observers warn that the war’s final outcome — and its impact on the Middle East — remains far from certain.
Sources: AP News, CBS News, BBC News, Reuters and Euronews
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