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Trump Hints at End of Iran War Amid Escalating Tensions

3/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said at a March 10, 2026 press conference that the war with Iran might soon end.
Trump expressed disappointment over Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran's supreme leader.
Trump suggested internal regime change.
The U.S. military targeted Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel struck Beirut and Tehran.
Iran retaliated against Israeli and U.S. interests, and oil prices surged, affecting global markets and essential goods.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said at a March 10, 2026 press conference that the war with Iran might soon end.
Trump expressed disappointment over Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran's supreme leader.
Trump suggested internal regime change.
The U.S. military targeted Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel struck Beirut and Tehran.
Iran retaliated against Israeli and U.S. interests, and oil prices surged, affecting global markets and essential goods.