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Jan 27, 2026

Trump Says Iran Conflict Nearing End As U.S. Military Objectives Are Met

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump declared Friday that the high-stakes conflict with Iran is nearing its final chapter. In a series of defiant posts on Truth Social and a subsequent briefing at the White House, the President signaled that the "decisive and devastating" objectives of Operation Epic Fury have been largely achieved, paving the way for a U.S. withdrawal and a shift in regional responsibility.

Since the operation was launched on February 28, 2026, joint U.S. and Israeli forces have systematically dismantled the Iranian regime's conventional and strategic capabilities.


The End of the Regime's Military Might

President Trump provided a "ruthless and precise" assessment of the damage inflicted on Tehran over the last 23 days. According to the President, the regime’s ability to project power or threaten its neighbors has been effectively neutralized.

  • Navy and Air Force Eradicated: “They have no Navy anymore,” Trump told reporters. “And we have the greatest Navy anywhere in the world, and it’s not even close.”


Nuclear and Missile Shutdown: The primary goals of degrading Iran’s missile systems and permanently blocking the path to a nuclear weapon are reportedly "getting very close" to completion.

The Hormuz Mandate: Allies Must Step Up

As the U.S. prepares to "wind down" its great military efforts, President Trump issued a blunt ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz. While acknowledging the waterway’s critical role in the global economy, Trump insisted that the burden of security must now shift to the nations that depend on it most.

  • Policed by Users: “The Hormuz Strait will have to be guarded and policed, as necessary, by other Nations who use it — The United States does not!” Trump wrote.

  • An "Easy" Operation: The President described the continued security of the strait as a "simple military maneuver" once the primary Iranian threat is eradicated.

  • Global Support: In response to Trump’s call, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, and Canada have all indicated they are prepared to assist in ensuring safe passage for commercial traffic.

The Energy Crisis: $112 Oil and South Pars

Despite the military successes, the conflict has taken a significant toll on global energy markets. The targeting of Iran’s South Pars gas field—the largest in the world—sparked a wave of retaliatory strikes from Tehran against oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar.

  • Skyrocketing Prices: Brent crude has surged to $112 per barrel, driving U.S. gas prices to a national average of nearly $4 per gallon.

  • The Qatar Red Line: Trump issued a massive warning on Friday, stating that while Israel would pause strikes on gas fields for now, any further Iranian attacks on Qatar would result in the U.S. "massively blowing up the entirety" of the South Pars field.

  • Economic Impact: Economists warn that the continued disruption in the Gulf could trigger broader supply shortages and persistent inflation affecting consumers globally.

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