Trump weighs quick end to Iran war against letting conflict ‘wither’

On Friday, United States President Donald Trump addressed the ongoing conflict with Iran, stating that the US has the capability to bring the war to a quick end.

Speaking publicly, Trump weighed two distinct strategic approaches for concluding hostilities: executing a swift termination of the conflict versus allowing it to gradually diminish or 'wither' over time.

The remarks highlight an active policy consideration within the administration regarding the preferred pace and method for winding down military involvement with Iran.