Donald Trump suggested US operations against Iran could end soon in comments tied to cbs news, declaring “I think the war is very complete, pretty much. ” He said US forces are “very far ahead of schedule” and indicated wrapping up is a matter he personally envisions; a presidential press conference is due in around ninety minutes (ET). Meanwhile UAE, Turkey and Qatar state they intercepted Iranian missiles as Israel detected additional attacks.
Cbs News interview: Trump’s assessment and direct quotes
In a phone interview, Donald Trump laid out a stark assessment of Iran’s military capacity: “They have no navy, no communications, they’ve got no air force. Their missiles are down to a scatter. Their drones are being blown up all over the place, including their manufacturing of drones. ” He said: “If you look, they have nothing left. There’s nothing left in a military sense. “
On the operation’s timeline he said: “We’re very far ahead of schedule… I don’t know, it depends. Wrapping up is all in my mind, nobody else’s. ” He added a hardline warning about further Iranian action: “They’ve shot everything they have to shoot, and they better not try anything cute or it’s going to be the end of that country… If they do anything bad, that would [be] the end of Iran and you’d never hear the name again. ” The president also said the US is “thinking about taking” control of the Strait of Hormuz and that he had views on potential Iranian leadership without elaborating.
Regional military moves and interceptions
State statements from the region say Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar intercepted Iranian missiles amid a broader wave of strikes and detections. Israel says it has detected more attacks and is carrying out strikes on three parts of Iran while also hitting Lebanon. UK Defence Secretary John Healey said a drone that struck a British base in Cyprus last week originated from either Lebanon or Iraq.
These field reports show multiple states actively engaging air defenses and tracing incoming threats, adding to an evolving operational picture across several theatres.
Economic ripple effects and what officials say next
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned the conflict is likely to put “upward pressure on inflation” after a meeting of finance ministers, and market indicators have responded: the benchmark oil price passed $100 a barrel on Monday. Officials are flagging both inflationary risk and energy-market volatility as immediate fallout from the campaign.
A presidential press conference is scheduled in around ninety minutes (ET), where the administration may provide further detail on timelines and objectives. Expect decisions on operational posture, maritime security steps in the Strait of Hormuz, and possible diplomatic outreach. Watch for follow-up comment from regional capitals about continued interceptions and any changes in rules of engagement.
What’s next: Officials have signalled an accelerated timeline for concluding operations; the coming press conference (in around ninety minutes (ET)) should clarify whether the administration formally shifts to withdrawal or redefines mission goals. Meanwhile, military exchanges, missile interceptions and economic indicators will be the immediate markers to track as the situation develops.
