President Donald Trump has issued a final warning to the Iranian government, stating that any interference with global oil flow would lead to the “end of that country.” Trump asserted that the war is “very complete” because the U.S. has already destroyed the bulk of Iran’s military infrastructure. He described the current situation as the final phase of a “short-term excursion.”
The President’s comments were made in the context of the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader in Tehran. Trump has been vocal in his opposition to the transition, calling it a “mistake” and refusing to send any message of recognition. Instead, he pointed to the military’s success in dismantling 80% of the regime’s missile launchers.
Trump’s strategy of “maximum pressure” combined with kinetic strikes has led to a collapse in Iran’s ability to communicate or field a navy. The President told reporters that there is “nothing left in a military sense” for the Iranians to use. He argued that the swift nature of the victory has saved countless lives that would have been lost in a more traditional conflict.
The price of oil, which briefly touched $119.50, has become a barometer for the war’s perceived duration. Trump’s assurances that the conflict could end “very soon” led to a sharp retreat in energy costs, providing relief to global stock markets. The President also hinted at a potential U.S. takeover of the Strait of Hormuz.
While the President speaks of completion, the war has displaced hundreds of thousands and led to missile strikes across multiple borders. Trump concluded by stating that a “much safer world” is on the horizon once the military mission is finalized. The administration’s focus remains on a “very complete” victory that ensures long-term regional stability.