Key Highlights
- President Trump announces US military operations in Iran could conclude within 2–3 weeks
- Exit plan not contingent on diplomatic agreement or Strait of Hormuz reopening
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issue threats against 18 major US corporations
- Bitcoin climbed 1.6% while Ethereum surged 3.5% after Trump’s announcement
- S&P 500 rallied 2.91% on Tuesday, Dow Jones advanced 2.49%
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States could complete its military operations in Iran within the next two to three weeks. The president delivered these remarks to members of the press at the White House while participating in an executive order signing event.
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According to Trump, the main objective of neutralizing Iran’s nuclear program has been accomplished. “I had one goal: They will have no nuclear weapons, and that goal has been attained,” the president stated.
The military engagement commenced in February following joint US-Israel airstrikes targeting Iranian facilities. Iran responded by orchestrating a blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route.
Trump clarified that withdrawing US forces does not hinge on securing a diplomatic agreement with Tehran. “Iran doesn’t have to make a deal with me,” he explained to journalists.
The president further indicated that the exit strategy would proceed regardless of whether the Strait of Hormuz returns to full operational status, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Financial Markets Respond Positively to Withdrawal News
Bitcoin appreciated 1.6% to trade near $67,858, while Ethereum recorded a 3.5% increase to roughly $2,097, based on CoinGecko data. The aggregate cryptocurrency market capitalization expanded 1.1% in the 24-hour period.
Traditional equity markets also rallied, with the S&P 500 concluding Tuesday’s session with a 2.91% gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 2.49%.
Markets demonstrated similar positive movement in early March when Trump initially hinted that the conflict might be approaching its conclusion.
Revolutionary Guards Target American Tech Giants
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards published a list of 18 American companies facing new threats in the region, with the warning taking effect Tuesday evening Tehran local time. Major technology and industrial firms including Microsoft, Google, Apple, Intel, IBM, Tesla, and Boeing appeared on the list.
Trump dismissed the Iranian threats, stating, “They don’t have much left to threaten.”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged that Iran maintains offensive missile capabilities. He noted that diplomatic discussions continue, though the US remains ready to sustain military pressure should Iran fail to meet requirements.
General Dan Caine reported that American forces have eliminated more than 150 Iranian naval vessels while continuing operations against manufacturing facilities and research installations.
The regional conflict has expanded into Lebanon, where Israeli airstrikes near Beirut resulted in at least seven fatalities and 24 injuries. Israeli authorities indicated the strikes were directed at senior Hezbollah leadership.
China and Pakistan have jointly advocated for an immediate cessation of hostilities, with their respective foreign ministers convening in Beijing to promote diplomatic negotiations.
Domestic gasoline prices in the United States exceeded $4 per gallon for the first time in more than three years, Gas Buddy reported. A Reuters/Ipsos survey revealed that two-thirds of Americans favor a swift conclusion to US military involvement, even if that means not fully achieving all stated objectives.
Trump is expected to deliver a national address Wednesday at 9pm ET with additional updates regarding Iran operations.
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