US President Donald Trump said during an online briefing on June 8 that the military conflict in the Middle East would be over soon. According to the American leader, the United States is close to officially declaring a complete victory over Iran, which will take place within the next two weeks. Mr. Trump claims that US armed forces have successfully destroyed all of Tehran’s military and missile capabilities and eliminated its top leadership. As a result, the president promised a sharp fall in global oil prices once the fighting ends.
The optimistic remarks from the White House came after Israel and Iran, at Washington’s request, agreed to a temporary halt to recent local clashes. That news entailed some downward pressure on energy markets, but prices remain significantly above levels seen at the start of the year. The war between the US‑Israel coalition on one side and Iran on the other has now been going on for four months, despite regular statements from the American administration that peace is imminent. Tehran flatly rejects Trump’s assertions and effectively suspended its participation in indirect talks with Washington last week.
The situation is further complicated by regional demands: Iran insists that the issue of Lebanon, which has been the target of an Israeli campaign, be included in any comprehensive peace agreement. Remarkably, contrary to claims that Tehran’s military capability has been destroyed, Iranian forces continue to carry out targeted strikes against American and allied targets in the Middle East. On top of that, the strategically important Strait of Hormuz remains largely blocked to free navigation.
