Two US officials told Al Jazeera: We said from the beginning that the war with Iran will last 4 to 5 weeks and may end in two weeks and the decision is up to Trump

Two US officials told Al Jazeera: We said from the beginning that the war with Iran will last 4 to 5 weeks and may end in two weeks and the decision is up to Trump.

The remarks from U.S. officials indicate a potential short duration of conflict with Iran, which could ease geopolitical tensions quickly, impacting risk sentiment and market volatility. If the situation stabilizes sooner than expected, it may bolster risk assets like equities while placing downward pressure on safe havens such as the USD and gold. However, Trump's final decision remains a crucial variable that could shift market dynamics abruptly.