Trump: The War Will Be Over Soon

Trump says that Operation Epic Fury has achieved effective “regime change” in Iran. He has repeatedly explained that the “really evil” original leadership is “mostly dead” and that Washington is now dealing with a “third group of people” who are “much more reasonable.”

The latest ultimatum escalates the pressure on Tehran following weeks of U.S. and Israeli strikes that have already crippled much of Iran’s navy and air force, according to Trump’s earlier statements.

Kharg Island is Iran’s largest oil export terminal, handling roughly 90% of the country’s crude oil shipments. The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow chokepoint through which about 20% of global oil passes. Attacks and harassment in the area have already driven up global energy prices sharply.

Israeli defense analyst Doron Kadosh described it as the clear “endgame,” writing: “The war in Iran will be over soon, one way or another… either the Iranians fold and sign, or they get the final blow.”

The White House has not yet released an official transcript, but the president’s words have already triggered a wave of reactions across X, with analysts interpreting them as a final warning before a possible decisive round of strikes on Iran’s remaining economic lifelines.

No immediate response has come from Iranian officials.