Trump Declares War Is Almost Over

BlockBeats News, March 10th, According to CBS News White House correspondent, on the afternoon of March 9th local time, in a phone interview, U.S. President Trump said the war may end soon. Trump was quoted as saying, "I think the war is just about over, if you want to know the truth. They don't have a navy, they don't have a communication system, they don't have an air force." Trump was also reported to say that this is "moving along much faster" than the 4- to 5-week timeframe he initially estimated.

The reporter also stated that when asked about Iran's new Supreme Leader Ebrahim Raisi, Trump said, "I have nothing to say about him, really." Trump claimed he already has a "selection" in mind to replace Raisi but did not elaborate further. As for the Strait of Hormuz, Trump noted that ships are now moving through, but he is "looking at" controlling it. Trump warned Iran: "They've been told in very strong terms, 'You can do it,' and I mean it, 'you can do it. But hopefully the do it can be peaceful,' if it's not, it's not going to be so ... pleasant." (Forex Live)