Trump Announces End of War Regardless of Agreement with Iran

President of the United States Donald Trump has made a crucial announcement, stating that military attacks on Iran might come to a halt within the next two to three weeks. He emphasized that for the conflict to conclude, Tehran does not necessarily need to secure an agreement, a statement that has provoked outrage and mixed reactions from the international community. This declaration came just two days after Trump claimed that progress had been made in negotiations with Iran while simultaneously threatening to deliver a devastating blow should the talks fail.

Trump's latest remarks highlight the complexity and controversy surrounding Washington's position on the potential end of a war that has now entered its fifth week. According to a report by Reuters, the situation surrounding the conflict remains tense, and the words of the U.S. President raise numerous questions about the next steps to be taken.

On Wednesday at 9:00 PM Washington time (4 AM Kyiv time), Trump is scheduled to deliver an important address to the nation, during which he promises to provide updated information regarding the situation with Iran. While speaking with reporters on Tuesday, he noted, "We will be leaving very soon," clarifying that this could occur "within two weeks, possibly two weeks, possibly three."

When asked whether successful diplomacy is a prerequisite for the conclusion of Operation 'Epic Fury,' Trump responded negatively, stating, "Iran does not need to make a deal, no, they do not need to make a deal with me." He claimed that the United States has already achieved the objectives set before the commencement of airstrikes against Iran at the end of February, including limiting Iran's ability to acquire nuclear weapons, and that the U.S. is now "finishing the job."

Trump also asserted that Iranian authorities are "begging for a deal," although Tehran categorically denies engaging in any negotiations. The Iranian side claims that contacts with the U.S. are limited to passing messages through regional intermediaries, including Pakistan.

Meanwhile, in recent days, the United States has been amassing additional forces in the Persian Gulf region. Currently, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Group is already present there, while the 11th group and parts of the 82nd Airborne Division are heading to the region. These actions have raised concerns among international observers, as they may indicate an escalation of the conflict.

On March 26, Trump announced a 10-day delay in strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure until April 6. On March 30, he reiterated claims of progress in negotiations with Iran but also warned of the possibility of a devastating strike should they fail. "Significant progress has been made, but if for any reason a deal is not reached soon, we will end our beautiful 'stay' in Iran by blowing up and completely destroying all their power plants, oil wells, and islands," Trump wrote on his Truth Social blog.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Gage confirmed that the President is willing to reach an agreement with Iran to end a war that has already claimed thousands of lives and threatens the global economy. He noted that negotiations are "very real, active, and gaining momentum," but the U.S. is prepared to continue the war with "even greater intensity" if Iran does not meet American conditions.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued new threats on Tuesday against American companies in the Middle East, including Microsoft, Google, Apple, Intel, IBM, Tesla, Boeing, Hewlett Packard, Dell, and JP Morgan. They urged employees of these companies to evacuate immediately to protect their lives. When asked about these threats, Trump responded that "they have almost nothing left to threaten us with."

Tehran continues to deny the possibility of a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that he receives messages from U.S. President's special envoy Steve Witkoff, but this does not mean that the countries are engaged in negotiations. Araghchi stated that Iran's conditions for ending the war are clear, requiring security guarantees and compensation for the war. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also stated that his country is ready to end the war but only on the condition of receiving mandatory guarantees to prevent new aggression.

On Tuesday, Trump also criticized European allies who have refused to support the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran, specifically pointing out the United Kingdom. He emphasized that countries that cannot obtain aviation fuel should not expect support from the U.S.