US media: Trump plans to declare the Iran conflict a "victorious conclusion," and may hand over the Strait of Hormuz issue to NATO

MarsBitNews · 2026-04-02T01:25:11+00:00

Trump plans to announce in a nationwide speech that all objectives for military action against Iran have been achieved and to pave the way for troop withdrawal. He blames NATO allies for the shipping issues in the Strait of Hormuz, demanding they take responsibility for security, while also pushing for a ceasefire and seeking a "dignified exit." Although some countries have expressed willingness to participate in security operations, European nations remain cautious about direct intervention. This move aims to ease domestic pressure and bring the conflict to a close.

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2026-04-02 01:25:11

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Mars Finance News: On April 2, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter, U.S. media outlet Politico reported that U.S. President Donald Trump plans to announce during a prime-time nationwide address that, for Iran’s military action, “all objectives have been met,” and that the war is nearing its end. The report says Trump will declare victory in the speech and pave the way for the United States to gradually withdraw from the conflict. At the same time, he intends to blame the most pressing current issue—shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz—on NATO member countries, and to require Europe and Gulf states to assume subsequent security responsibilities.

Trump’s former chief strategist, Steve Bannon, said Trump will emphasize that “short-term military objectives have been achieved,” and may push for a ceasefire within the coming weeks, while also making clear that the strait issue “will no longer be led by the United States to resolve.” The report notes that Iran is still imposing restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing international oil prices above $100 per barrel. Against this backdrop, the Trump administration is seeking a “dignified exit” route to ease pressure from domestic polling and concerns in the energy market.

Meanwhile, Trump has recently continued to pressure NATO and threatened to reassess the role of the United States in NATO, even without ruling out withdrawal from the military alliance. White House officials said Trump is “extremely dissatisfied” with certain European countries for refusing to provide base and airspace support for U.S. troops. Although more than 20 countries have already said they are willing to participate in postwar efforts to secure the strait, many European countries remain cautious about directly getting drawn into the conflict. Analysts believe Trump’s move is both a way to put pressure on allies and an attempt to define a “closing narrative” for this Middle East conflict on the military and political fronts.

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