Trump says US to leave Iran 'very soon,' deal or notWASHINGTON, United States, April 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US forces would end operations in Iran "very soon," evoking a timeline of two to three weeks as his administration pursues talks with Iranian authorities while continuing its aerial campaign. Asked during a White House event about the impact of high fuel prices since the start of the war on February 28, Trump said that "All I have to do is leave Iran, and we'll be doing that very soon, and they'll become tumbling down." Trump also said the end to US operations was not dependent on reaching any deal with Iran, which has in retaliation effectively closed the crucial Strait of Hormuz to oil tanker traffic. - 'Get your own oil' -Trump also reiterated his call for countries to "get" oil by going to the Strait of Hormuz themselves, after many allies refused US calls for military help to free up tanker traffic. He also said he had made an unannounced trip to visit US troops taking part in operations against Iran.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 01, 2026 03:39 UTC