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Trump says war on Iran 'very complete, pretty much'

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President Donald Trump speaks during a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Washington.

President Donald Trump speaks during a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Washington. (Source: Associated Press)

President Donald Trump has told US media the Mideast war could end soon.

Trump commented as rising oil and gasoline prices caused by the war sparked international concern.

CBS News White House reporter Weijia Jiang posted on X that Trump told her over the phone that the war is "very far ahead of schedule".

"I think the war is very complete, pretty much," Jiang quoted Trump as telling her. "They have no navy, no communications, they’ve got no Air Force."

Trump had said the war could last about four weeks. It was launched on Feb. 28.

Asked about the Strait of Hormuz, Trump told Jiang that ships continue to move through the vital shipping channel but that he is "thinking about taking it over".

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