US President Donald Trump has said the ongoing conflict with Iran will end soon. His comments came as global oil markets remain tense during the second week of the war.

Speaking at an event in Miami, Trump said the United States acted before Iran could launch attacks across the region.

“Within a week they were going to attack us 100%. They were ready. They had all these missiles far more than anyone thought, and they were going to attack us, but they were going to attack all of the Middle East and Israel,” Trump said.

US Claims Major Damage to Iran’s Military Capabilities

Trump said the US military has already weakened Iran’s missile and drone capabilities through ongoing operations.

“We know them all, and we’re knocking the hell out of that. Now, where they manufacture the drones. A lot of work, a lot of brilliant work. But we’re going to have a much safer world as soon as it’s finished, and it’s going to be finished pretty quickly,” the president said.

He also claimed that Iran might have used nuclear weapons against Israel if the United States had not stepped in.

According to Trump, US attacks have destroyed most of Iran’s missile infrastructure. He said about 80 percent of the country’s missile sites and launchers have already been eliminated.

“And the missiles have been largely knocked out. the drones have been knocked down, and we’re hitting where they make the drones,” Trump said while describing the US military campaign.

Trump Says US Still Needs to Achieve More

Although Trump suggested that the conflict could end soon, he also acknowledged that the United States has not yet achieved all its objectives in the war.

“We’ve already won in many ways, but we haven’t won enough. We go forward, more determined than ever to achieve ultimate victory that will end this long running danger once and for all,” the president said.

He also praised military cooperation between the United States and Israel.

“Together with our Israeli partners, we’re crushing the enemy and overwhelming display of technical skill and military force,” he added.

Rising Oil Market Concerns

The war has also triggered concerns in global energy markets. Oil traders, policymakers and central bankers are closely monitoring developments in the Middle East.

Energy infrastructure in the Gulf region plays a critical role in the global economy. Any disruption there can quickly affect oil prices and international trade.

Shipping experts say around 10 vessels in or near the Strait of Hormuz have been attacked after Iran blocked the waterway. Tehran took the step in response to US and Israeli strikes.

The disruption has already affected global shipping. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) announced that it is suspending some export shipments from the Gulf region. As a result, cargo currently on vessels will be unloaded instead of continuing the journey.

Conflict Raises Global Economic Concerns

The situation has increased uncertainty in global markets. Governments and financial institutions are watching the conflict closely because the Gulf region handles a major share of the world’s energy shipments.

If tensions continue or shipping disruptions grow, analysts warn that oil prices and global trade could face further pressure.