Donald Trump has claimed the United States could end the war with Iran 'any time I want', asserting that American military operations have devastated Iranian capabilities and brought the conflict close to a conclusion.
The remark came during a phone interview with Axios on 11 March 2026, as fighting continued across the Middle East following weeks of American and Israeli air and naval strikes against Iranian military infrastructure. Trump suggested the campaign had already achieved most of its objectives, although statements from US military commanders, Israeli officials and Iranian leaders indicate that the conflict may be far from finished.
