How Donald Trump could reframe US goals in Iran war to justify finishing it
But America’s differences with Israel over the conflict’s endgame could hinder a swift exit, Chinese analysts say
However, the observers cautioned that a wide gap with Israel over the conflict’s endgame could hinder the White House from swiftly moving past the war.
The assessment coincides with growing international scepticism regarding the duration of the war in the Middle East. With global oil markets already volatile, questions swirl as to whether the conflict will conclude in the “two to three weeks” time frame proposed by Trump or continue for a longer duration.
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Trump says US could end war in Iran in 2 to 3 weeks, with or without a deal
On Tuesday, the American leader told reporters the war would end “within two weeks, maybe two weeks, maybe three”, adding that “we’ll leave because there’s no reason for us to do this”.