Key Highlights
- President Trump announces potential US military withdrawal from Iran within 2–3 weeks
- Withdrawal timeline not contingent on diplomatic agreements or Strait of Hormuz reopening
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issued threats against 18 major US corporations
- Bitcoin climbed 1.6% while Ether surged 3.5% after the announcement
- S&P 500 rallied 2.91% and Dow Jones advanced 2.49% on Tuesday
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States could conclude its military operations in Iran within the next two to three weeks. The president delivered these remarks to the press during an executive order signing event at the White House.
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According to Trump, the main objective of neutralizing Iran’s nuclear program has been accomplished. “I had one goal: They will have no nuclear weapons, and that goal has been attained,” the president stated.
The military engagement commenced in February following joint US-Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian facilities. Iran responded by orchestrating a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime corridor for global oil transportation.
Trump emphasized that US withdrawal plans are not contingent on reaching a diplomatic agreement with Tehran. “Iran doesn’t have to make a deal with me,” he informed reporters.
The president further clarified that the pullback timeline would proceed regardless of whether the Strait of Hormuz returns to normal operations, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Financial Markets Respond Positively
Bitcoin advanced 1.6% to trade near $67,858, while Ether experienced a stronger gain of 3.5%, reaching approximately $2,097, per CoinGecko data. The aggregate cryptocurrency market capitalization increased 1.1% during the 24-hour period.
Wall Street also celebrated the news, with the S&P 500 finishing Tuesday’s session 2.91% higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 2.49%.
Earlier in March, financial markets had similarly shown positive momentum when Trump first hinted at a potential conclusion to the conflict.
Tehran Issues Corporate Warnings
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards released a statement threatening 18 prominent American corporations with operations in the Middle East, taking effect Tuesday evening local time. The roster featured tech and industrial giants including Microsoft, Google, Apple, Intel, IBM, Tesla, and Boeing.
Trump dismissed the threats, stating, “They don’t have much left to threaten.”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged that Iran maintains offensive missile capabilities. He noted that while diplomatic channels remain active, the United States stands ready to resume military action should Iran fail to meet compliance standards.
General Dan Caine reported that US forces have eliminated more than 150 Iranian naval assets and continue targeting weapons production and research facilities.
The regional instability has extended into Lebanon, where Israeli airstrikes near Beirut resulted in at least seven fatalities and 24 injuries. Israeli officials stated the operations targeted high-ranking Hezbollah leadership.
China and Pakistan jointly advocated for an immediate cessation of hostilities, with their foreign ministers convening in Beijing to promote diplomatic solutions.
Domestic fuel costs in the United States have climbed above $4 per gallon for the first time in more than three years, Gas Buddy data shows. A Reuters/Ipsos survey revealed that two-thirds of Americans favor a swift conclusion to US military involvement, even if strategic objectives remain partially unfulfilled.
President Trump has scheduled a national address for Wednesday evening at 9pm ET to deliver a comprehensive update on the Iran situation.
