US President Trump tells Axios there's "practically nothing left" to target in Iran; "Little this and that... Any time I want it to end, it will end"
- Trump told Axios in a brief phone interview Wednesday that the war with Iran will end "soon" because there is "practically nothing left to target."
- "The war is going great. We are way ahead of the timetable. We have done more damage than we thought possible, even in the original six-week period".
- Officials preparing for at least two more weeks of strikes, Axios says.
Context
President Trump's assertions about the war with Iran suggest a potential de-escalation, which may reassure markets concerned about prolonged conflict. If the situation stabilizes, we could see positive impacts on risk sentiment and assets like equities and commodities, particularly energy markets. However, the mention of ongoing strikes indicates volatility could persist until a formal conclusion is reached.
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