War will end soon as there’s nothing left to target in Iran, says Trump

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed confidence that the ongoing conflict with Iran could conclude in the near future, saying there are few remaining targets and that the decision to end the war ultimately rests with him.

In a brief phone interview with Axios, Trump suggested the timeline of the conflict is largely under his control.

“Whenever I decide it should end, it will end,” he said, adding that the military campaign has progressed faster than initially expected.

Trump described the operation as highly successful, claiming US forces had inflicted more damage than anticipated during what was originally planned as a six-week campaign.

His remarks come amid concerns raised by Iranian officials that the conflict could drive global oil prices as high as $200 per barrel and disrupt shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

US military leaders also reported significant strikes against Iranian military infrastructure.

According to Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command, American forces recently targeted a major ballistic missile production facility inside Iran as part of the ongoing operation known as Operation Epic Fury.

In a video update posted on social media, Cooper said the strikes are designed not only to neutralize immediate threats but also to weaken Iran’s long-term military capabilities.

He noted that US forces are systematically targeting missile systems, drone infrastructure and other components of Iran’s defence industry.

Since the conflict began, Cooper said that US strikes have hit more than 5,500 targets across Iran. These operations reportedly included the disabling of over 60 Iranian vessels, including the final ship of the Soleimani-class warships, effectively removing that class from combat operations.

The commander added that air operations have intensified in recent days, with multiple waves of strikes launched from different directions nearly every hour.

He said the sustained aerial pressure aims to curb Iran’s ability to project power and threaten shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.

Cooper emphasised that the campaign relies on strong coordination with allied partners, describing the effort as a demonstration of the strength of longstanding military alliances.