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Trump Says Iran Conflict Will End Soon, Promises "Safer World"

US President Donald Trump stated that the ongoing conflict involving Iran would be "wrapped up soon," resulting in a much safer world. He downplayed market reactions as a "very small price to pay" compared to the security stakes involved. Concurrently, Trump indicated his planned summit with China's President Xi Jinping might be postponed by about a month due to the conflict. He also urged China to assist in reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz oil route, from which it sources most of its oil.

Key Points: Trump on Iran War: "It'll be wrapped up soon"

  • Trump predicts swift end to Iran conflict
  • Says security stakes outweigh market reactions
  • China visit with Xi Jinping may be delayed
  • Urges China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz
  • Describes situation as a "big chess game"
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"It'll be wrapped up soon and we are going to have a much safer world," says Trump on Iran-US war

US President Donald Trump says the Iran conflict will end shortly, leading to a safer world, and hints at postponing his China visit.

"It'll be wrapped up soon. We're going to have a much safer world. - Donald Trump"

Washington, DC, March 17

US President Donald Trump on Monday said that the ongoing conflict involving Iran would end soon, saying the situation would be "wrapped up" shortly and would ultimately result in a safer world.

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said that the war could be "wrapped up soon", adding, "It won't be long. And we're going to have a much safer world when it's wrapped up. It'll be wrapped up soon. We're going to have a much safer world. I had an obligation to do this. I didn't want to" Trump said.

"You want to see a stock market go down? Start letting them hit you with nukes," he added.

Trump acknowledged that markets had shown some reaction but described it as a minor consequence compared to the security stakes involved.

"It's a very small price to pay and, and I thought it was going to go down much more. It is a big chess game at a very high level. And I'm dealing with very smart players," Trump added.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump on Monday indicated that his planned visit to China to meet President Xi Jinping could be postponed by about "a month or so" amid ongoing global tensions, as reported by CNN.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said the decision was linked to the current conflict situation, stressing the need for his presence in the United States.

"We're speaking to China. I would love to, but because of the war, I want to be here," the president said.

"We have requested that we delay it a month or so, and I'm looking forward to meeting with him," Trump added. "We've got a war going on. I think it's important that I be here. So it could be that we delay it a little bit, not much."

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt had earlier also indicated that the visit may be pushed back, as reported by CNN.

The potential delay comes as Trump has been urging China to play a role in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route. In an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday, he said Washington was keen to understand Beijing's stance on the issue ahead of the summit, CNN reported.

"I think China should help too because China gets 90% of its oil from the Straits," Trump told the Financial Times, as reported by CNN.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The stock market comment is chilling. It reduces a potential nuclear threat to a financial metric. The world's safety shouldn't be a "big chess game." Hoping for de-escalation and diplomatic solutions, for everyone's sake.
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Priya S
Interesting that he's asking China for help with the Strait of Hormuz. 90% of their oil comes from there, but a huge chunk of India's does too! Our foreign ministry needs to be actively involved in these discussions, not just be a spectator. Our energy security is at stake.
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Rohit P
"I had an obligation to do this. I didn't want to." What kind of statement is that from a world leader? It creates more uncertainty. Stability is what the global economy needs right now, not more vague threats and postponed summits.
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Meera T
The postponement of the China visit is a big signal. When superpowers delay talks, it means things are really tense. India has good relations with both Iran and the US. Maybe we can play a quiet, constructive role behind the scenes? Hope our diplomats are on it.
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David E
Respectfully, I have to disagree with the President's framing. Calling it a "very small price to pay" ignores the very real human cost of any conflict, especially for the people living in the region. A safer world is built on peace, not just the absence of immediate war.

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