US Touts Progress Against Iran as Trump Floats ‘Winding Down’

Trump considers "winding down" Iran war without opening Hormuz Strait

President Trump said on Friday he is considering "winding down" the war with Iran without solving the crisis over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.Why it matters: Trump has said for several days that the war could end soon, but this is the strongest signal yet that he's actively moving in that direction. If he does walk away without reopening the…

Trump says he is considering 'winding down' Iran war

But more troops and warships are being sent to the region and the White House is seeking billions more in funding for the war.

Trump says US ‘getting very close’ to meeting Iran objectives ‘as we consider winding down’

President Trump said Friday that the U.S. is “getting very close” to meeting its objectives in Iran as Washington considers scaling back its military operations in the region. “We are getting very close to meeting our objectives as we consider winding down our great Military efforts in the Middle East with respect to the Terrorist…

Trump says ‘winding down’ of Iran war near, but US not on the hook to secure Strait of Hormuz

Ahead of the conclusion of Operation Epic Fury’s third week, the commander-in-chief previewed America’s role in the region going forward as he reported current efforts could be…

Trump considering 'winding down' military action in Iran

President Trump said the U.S. is considering scaling back its military operations in Iran because the U.S. is close to achieving its objectives in the conflict, which is about to enter its fourth week.

Trump: We're 'Very Close' to Achieving Iran Goals, Winding Down Epic Fury