Trump says war against Iran will not last 'much longer’: Report 'They’re not going to have a nuclear weapon. When we leave, the strait will automatically open,' president says, according to New York Post WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he believes the Iran war will not last "much longer" and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen "automatically" when US leaves, according to a New York Post report. “We’re not going to be there too much longer. We’re obliterating the (expletive) out of them right now, it’s a total obliteration,” Trump was quoted in a phone interview. “But we won’t have to be there much longer — but we have more work to do in terms of killing their offensive, whatever offensive capability they have left." Turning to the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said other countries would have to deal with the critical waterway. “Well, I think it’ll automatically open, but my attitude is, I’ve obliterated the country. They have no strength left, and let the countries that are using the strait, let them go and open it … because I would imagine whoever’s controlling the oil will be very happy to open the strait," Trump said. When pressed by the New York Post on a Wall Street Journal report that said he was willing to end the war without reopening the strait, Trump said, “I don’t think about it, to be honest." "My sole function was to make sure that they don’t have a nuclear weapon. They’re not going to have a nuclear weapon. When we leave, the strait will automatically open." Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. Please contact us for subscription options.
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is structured into five main branches, including the Ground Forces, Aerospace Force, Navy, Quds Force, and Basij, under a command hierarchy that reports to the Supreme Leader. Reports indicate the organization maintains a substantial economic portfolio, estimated by some analyses to represent 20-40% of Iran’s economy, while also wielding significant political influence.
Recent developments since February 2026 suggest ongoing adjustments to its operational structure in response to heightened security threats.
UNHCR estimates the Afghan national population in Iran at 4.4 million as of January 2026, encompassing both registered and unregistered refugees. Reports indicate this group may face compounded risks due to factors such as pre-existing socioeconomic marginalization, insecure legal status, and limited access to services alongside exposure to displacement.
On March 10, 2026, reports indicated that recent developments in the region may have broader implications for global energy markets, maritime transport, and supply chains. The full extent of these cross-border effects remains subject to ongoing assessment.