Trump Says Iran Conflict Will End Soon, Honors 18 Americans Killed
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President Donald Trump says the ongoing conflict with Iran will end soon, expressing confidence that the United States is nearing the conclusion of its military campaign.
Speaking during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, Trump also acknowledged the American service members who have lost their lives during the conflict.
"We began operations against Iran seven months ago, of which only a few weeks were active, hard fighting," Trump said.
The president said 18 Americans have been killed since the military campaign began, referring to those who died as "18 beautiful souls."
Trump expressed optimism about the outcome of the conflict, arguing that the military operations would ultimately help establish greater security around the world.
"When this conflict is over, and it will be soon, the entire world will be a much safer and better place," Trump said.
The president also described his vision for a more peaceful world without the threats he says Iran has posed to the United States and its allies.
Trump did not provide a specific timeline for when military operations would officially conclude.
His remarks came as Americans observed Veterans Day, honoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and remembering the sacrifices made by military personnel and their families.
Speaking during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, Trump also acknowledged the American service members who have lost their lives during the conflict.
"We began operations against Iran seven months ago, of which only a few weeks were active, hard fighting," Trump said.
The president said 18 Americans have been killed since the military campaign began, referring to those who died as "18 beautiful souls."
Trump expressed optimism about the outcome of the conflict, arguing that the military operations would ultimately help establish greater security around the world.
"When this conflict is over, and it will be soon, the entire world will be a much safer and better place," Trump said.
The president also described his vision for a more peaceful world without the threats he says Iran has posed to the United States and its allies.
Trump did not provide a specific timeline for when military operations would officially conclude.
His remarks came as Americans observed Veterans Day, honoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and remembering the sacrifices made by military personnel and their families.
