S&P 500 Briefly Rises After Trump Signals Iran Conflict May Be Nearing End
The S&P 500 moved briefly higher on Wednesday after Donald Trump said there was “practically nothing left” to target in Iran, suggesting that the ongoing military campaign could soon be coming to an end.
Trump Says Iran War Could End Soon
In a short phone interview with Axios, Trump stated that the conflict with Iran may conclude “soon,” adding that he has the ability to end the war “any time” he chooses.
The president also said that the military operation is progressing faster than originally planned, claiming it has caused significantly more damage to Iranian targets than expected.
Military Campaign Likely to Continue for Weeks
Despite Trump’s remarks, U.S. and Israeli officials have privately indicated that airstrikes inside Iran could continue for at least two more weeks, according to the report.
Israel Katz also signaled that the conflict may last longer, stating on Wednesday that the war will continue “without any time limit, for as long as necessary.”
Concerns Over the Strait of Hormuz
Earlier in the week, U.S. intelligence reportedly discovered that Iran had begun placing naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for global energy shipments.
Trump confirmed that U.S. forces had destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying boats, disrupting the operation. Officials noted, however, that the number of mines deployed so far appears to be limited.
Conflict Linked to Longstanding Tensions
The president described the military campaign as a response to decades of hostilities involving Iran, referring to what he called 47 years of violence and destabilizing actions attributed to the country.
The situation continues to draw close attention from global markets, as developments in the region could affect energy supply routes and broader economic stability.
