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Trump Predicts Short Iran Conflict, Says Situation "Working Out Very Well"
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News18•03-10-2026, 10:30
Trump Predicts Short Iran Conflict, Says Situation "Working Out Very Well"
- •US President Donald Trump withheld details on his Iran strategy, stating the situation was progressing favorably and predicting a brief conflict.
- •Trump indicated that revealing his plans would create major headlines but assured reporters that "Iran is not doing well."
- •He anticipated crude oil prices would return to previous levels once the Iran situation concludes, stating, "Not gonna be long."
- •Trump discussed global energy supplies, revealing he urged Europe to increase diesel availability in the market.
- •He clarified that a potential US diesel export restriction was never a serious consideration, crediting Europe for contributing to the market.
Key Questions Answered
US President Donald Trump forecasted that the conflict with Iran would be of brief duration and indicated that the current situation was proceeding favourably. He also stated that Iran was currently struggling.
Trump anticipated that crude and gasoline prices would revert to previous figures—or potentially drop even lower than when he initially took office—once the situation with Iran concludes.
Trump clarified that a US diesel export restriction was never treated as a genuine consideration by his administration. He noted that Europe holds substantial diesel supplies and is making a major contribution to the global market by releasing additional fuel.
