US President Donald Trump said Washington may soon begin winding down military operations against Iran, claiming objectives are nearly met. The conflict continues to intensify, with fresh Iranian strikes across the Middle East. Meanwhile, the US eased some oil sanctions to stabilise markets amid rising prices and supply concerns linked to the Strait of Hormuz tensions.

Washington: US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States may soon begin 'winding down' its military operations against Iran, even as the conflict continues to intensify across the Middle East.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the US was 'getting very close to meeting our objectives,' marking the clearest signal yet that Washington could scale back hostilities that began on February 28. However, he stopped short of calling for a ceasefire, stating, “I think we have won… you don’t do a ceasefire when you’re obliterating the other side.”

The remarks came as Iran launched fresh waves of drone and missile attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and Israel. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, claimed the country had dealt a dizzying blow to its enemies, asserting that unity within Iran had forced adversaries into a weakened position.

Despite the escalating conflict, the US Treasury announced a temporary easing of sanctions on Iranian oil shipments to stabilise global energy markets. The move allows the sale of Iranian crude already loaded onto vessels before March 20, potentially releasing around 140 million barrels into the global supply by April 19.