The hashtag #TrumpSaysIranWarWillEndVerySoon began trending today, March 10, 2026, following a series of high-stakes statements from President Trump at a news conference in Florida. 

The news has sent shockwaves through both political circles and global markets. Here is the breakdown of the most significant updates: 

1. The "Short-Term Excursion" Narrative

President Trump described the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military operations in Iran (known as Operation Epic Fury) as a "short-term excursion." He claimed the mission has already been a "tremendous success," noting that the U.S. has effectively decimated Iran's navy, air force, and communication lines.

"I think the war is very complete, pretty much... We took a little excursion because we felt we had to do that to get rid of some people." — Donald Trump.

2. Market Reaction: A "Trump Pump" for Stocks

The President's reassurance that the conflict would not turn into a years-long "forever war" provided immediate relief to investors:

• Oil Prices: After peaking above $120/barrel, Brent Crude and WTI plummeted over 6% today, settling back into the $88–$92 range.

• Global Equities: Stock markets in Tokyo and Seoul opened significantly higher this morning, and Wall Street futures are trending green as the "war premium" on energy begins to fade. 

3. Warning Against the "Strait of Hormuz" Blockade

Despite the optimistic timeline, Trump issued a severe warning to Tehran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that if Iran tries to block oil shipments, the U.S. will hit them "20 times harder" than they have already. He warned Iran not to try "anything cute," or it would be "the end of that country." 

4. Defiance from Tehran

The situation remains tense as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) rejected Trump’s claims. 

• IRGC Statement: They asserted that they, not the U.S., will determine when the war ends. 

• Energy Threats: Tehran has vowed not to allow "one liter of oil" to leave the region if strikes continue.