US President Donald Trump said the ongoing US military operation in Iran could end within two to three weeks. Speaking at the White House, he described Iran’s new leaders as less radical and more reasonable compared to their predecessors. Trump stated that the joint US-Israeli strikes launched on February 28 had achieved their main objectives, including reducing Iran’s nuclear weapons capability.

According to Trump, the attacks that began in late February killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and several senior military and civilian officials. He claimed that the United States now dominates Iran’s airspace and that the leadership change in Tehran has made the regime more moderate. Trump also alleged that Iran’s new leaders are seeking a deal to end the conflict, though Iran has publicly denied such claims.

Trump added that the war could end even without a formal agreement between the two sides, suggesting a possible near-term de-escalation of hostilities.