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Trump Says US Getting Close to Meeting Objectives in Iran War
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 20, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 20, 2026
Quick Summary
President Trump said on March 20, 2026, that U.S. military efforts in the Iran war are nearing their objectives, and urged other countries using the Strait of Hormuz to assume guarding and policing duties once Iran’s threat is eliminated.
Trump: US Nears Iran War Objectives, Urges Others to Secure Strait of Hormuz
US Policy Shift and International Responsibilities in the Strait of Hormuz
US Nears Objectives in Iran War
WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. was getting very close to meeting its objectives as it considers winding down its military efforts in the Iran war and called on countries that use Strait of Hormuz to guard and police it "as necessary."
Trump’s Statement on Strait of Hormuz Security
"The Hormuz Strait will have to be guarded and policed, as necessary, by other Nations who use it — The United States does not!," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
International Cooperation and US Assistance
"If asked, we will help these Countries in their Hormuz efforts, but it shouldn’t be necessary once Iran’s threat is eradicated," he said.
(Reporting by Bhargav Acharya and Jasper Ward;)
Key Takeaways
- •Trump claims U.S. is close to achieving its military goals in Iran, aiming for a drawdown of operations (al-monitor.com).
- •He called on nations that rely on the Strait of Hormuz to take over its security once Iran’s threat is eradicated (cfr.org).
- •The broader context includes extensive U.S. military buildup and sustained air strikes targeting Iranian military and energy infrastructure since late February 2026 (en.wikipedia.org).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Trump says US getting close to meeting objectives in Iran war
1What did President Trump say about US objectives in the Iran war?
President Trump stated that the US is getting very close to meeting its objectives in the Iran war and is considering winding down its military efforts.
2What is Trump's stance on securing the Strait of Hormuz?
Trump called on countries that use the Strait of Hormuz to guard and police it as necessary, stating the US should not be solely responsible.
3Will the US assist other countries in policing the Strait of Hormuz?
Trump said the US will help other countries if asked, but believes it shouldn't be necessary once the Iran threat is eradicated.
4What signal did Trump give regarding US military involvement in Iran?
Trump suggested the US is considering winding down its military efforts as objectives are nearly met.
