Trump Says the Fighting Could End Soon — What He Told Reporters

On March 9, 2026, President Donald Trump spoke at Trump National Doral in Doral, Florida. He said the U.S. role in the campaign could be short and that the fighting may end soon. The U.S. military has reported hitting about 5,000 targets since strikes began, and markets have been volatile while oil prices rose and fell.

He addressed House Republicans and donors at the same retreat, and he described the campaign as a short-term excursion. At one point benchmark crude climbed past $100 a barrel before pulling back. Although the president gave an optimistic timeline, he also warned that the United States would increase strikes if Iran resumed attacks. Many world leaders have engaged in diplomacy since the strikes began, and some have discussed measures to reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts note that mixed messages from Washington can increase uncertainty for investors and for people watching events in the region, while journalists and officials continue to seek more detail about military plans. No firm end date was offered. Public opinion and markets will watch the administration's next steps closely in the coming days.