- President Trump announced that military operations in Iran are proceeding strongly and meeting key objectives approximately two weeks earlier than originally projected
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the Pentagon is targeting mid-April for the completion of Operation Epic Fury following a five-week campaign
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the destruction of Iranian weapons infrastructure is nearly complete and the mission will conclude in weeks rather than months
- Global energy markets reacted with high volatility as Trump renewed threats to obliterate Iranian power plants if a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is not reached immediately
- Administration officials indicated a willingness to end the military campaign even if the Strait remains partially closed to avoid extending the conflict beyond the current timeline
Trump claims Iran war objectives are two weeks ahead of schedule
Mar 31, 2026, 12:34:41 PM UTC(9 hours ago)
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From:@DeItaone
TRUMP: WAR IS 'TWO WEEKS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE'