Trump intends to end the war in Iran sooner than expected. What the media is writing
US President Donald Trump has said he wants to end the war with Iran within the next two to three weeks and withdraw troops. At the same time, he admits that the Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked by Tehran. Against this background, China and Pakistan presented their initiative to end the conflict. What the media write about Trump's changed plans is in the Izvestia digest.
Bloomberg: Trump plans to withdraw troops from Iran within two to three weeks.
Trump said that, according to his forecasts, the war with Iran will end within two to three weeks. He noted that the United States has largely achieved its military goals and will provide other countries with the opportunity to solve problems related to the Strait of Hormuz. The US president hinted that Iran could still reach an agreement with the US during this period, but it is not a prerequisite for ending the war. Trump added that the United States will leave when Iran cannot obtain nuclear weapons, and said that the current regime is better than the leadership before the war.
Bloomberg
"I would say within two weeks, maybe two weeks, maybe three,— Trump told reporters at the White House on Tuesday. "We will leave because we have no reason to do so." <...> "A regime change has taken place. Regime change was not part of my plans. I had one goal. They will not have nuclear weapons, and this goal has been achieved. They won't have nuclear weapons," Trump said.
It remains unclear how clear the deadlines set by Trump are. Against this background, the United States has deployed additional troops to the region, preserving the possibility of further escalation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States "sees the finish line" in the Iranian conflict, but added that the administration's goals will not be achieved in the near future. Rubio also said that the United States will have to "redefine the value" of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization after the end of the Iranian conflict.
NBC News: Trump to address the nation on Iran
Trump will address the nation on the evening of April 1 to provide "important information" about the war in Iran, White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said on social media. She did not provide more details about what Trump is expected to say. His performance is scheduled for 21:00 (April 2, 04:00 Moscow time).
NBC News
On Tuesday morning, Trump discussed the war in a telephone interview, saying that "we are doing great" and that the conflict is "coming to an end." He later told reporters that he expects the US to "leave" Iran within two to three weeks, adding that Iran does not need to make a deal with the US to end the war.
In the United States, consumers are feeling the financial consequences of the conflict. The average price per gallon of gasoline (3,785 liters) on Tuesday exceeded $4, reaching the highest level since 2022. Americans are expressing their dissatisfaction with high oil prices, and polls show that voters are unhappy with Trump's actions regarding the economy. Trump's last address to the nation took place in December, when he defended his achievements in the economy.
Associated Press: Trump criticizes European allies for refusing to help
Trump is reacting more and more irritably to Europe's lack of support for the US and Israeli military efforts. The president began his Tuesday, March 31, with angry remarks on social media about America's two closest allies, France and Britain, and called on the whole world to "start producing their own oil" and "start learning how to fight for themselves."
Associated Press
"To all those countries that cannot get aviation fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, for example, to the United Kingdom, which refused to interfere in the defeat of Iran, I have a suggestion for you: first, buy from the United States, we have plenty of it, and secondly, have the courage to go to the strait. and just TAKE it," Trump wrote. A few minutes later, he attacked France, saying that the country was "extremely unfriendly" because it "does not allow planes bound for Israel and loaded with military supplies to fly over French territory."
While Trump's insults and complaints about partners and allies have become expected and to some extent tolerated, attacks from senior aides such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have shown in recent days that the administration's anti—NATO stance is gaining momentum - even though The president is showing signs that he may be moving closer to finding a way out of the war sooner than expected.
CNN: Trump can end his war, but the rest of the world can pay for it.
The end of the war, while Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, will be perceived in the international arena as a strategic defeat for the United States. Iran will certainly declare victory and may consider that it has restored a deterrent for future attacks. And he will probably try to monetize his new position by imposing duties on tankers following this route. This will provide income for the restoration of military, missile and even nuclear programs destroyed as a result of air attacks by the United States and Israel.
CNN
All of this would challenge Trump's ability to turn almost anything into a victory. But this may still be the preferred ending for the president, since any attempt to open the strait by force is fraught with great losses for the United States and prolonging the war, which will further undermine his weakened political authority within the country.
But America does not exist in a vacuum defined by Trump's rhetoric. It will be difficult for him to avoid the economic and political consequences of maintaining control of the strait from a resurgent Iran. Trump may be able to create political rhetoric to explain his departure, but convincing the markets of this is unlikely to be as easy. This economic blow threatens to trigger a global recession that will hit the United States, possibly months before the midterm elections, in which Democrats hope to win a major victory that will help them rein in Trump for a second term.
Axios: China and Pakistan unveil new agreement with Iran
China and Pakistan have presented an initiative to end the war in Iran, which includes an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The plan was developed during the visit of Pakistan's Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar to Beijing. Trump declined to comment on whether he supports the new initiative, but said diplomacy with Iran is going well.
Axios
It's unclear if Trump gave his blessing behind the scenes, but a source familiar with the situation said China had assisted in efforts to reach an agreement. It is unlikely that the Pakistanis, who act as a key mediator between the United States and Iran, will take such an initiative together with China if the United States opposes it. As Iran's main trading partner and the largest importer of Iranian oil, China wields significant influence in Tehran and has a clear incentive to seek an end to the war.
The five-point plan includes an immediate cessation of hostilities and attacks on important infrastructure, including energy, desalination and electricity facilities, as well as peaceful nuclear infrastructure. The parties must ensure the speedy and safe passage of civilian and commercial vessels and restore normal traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible. The agreement should include a comprehensive peace mechanism based on the principles of the UN Charter and international law.
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