U.S. President Donald Trump dances during a conference with members of the Republican Party in Miami, Florida, on March 9, 2026. (Credit: Saul Loeb/AFP)
Not this week, but “very soon,” U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday, regarding the end of the war in Iran.This statement was largely interpreted as an attempt to reassure the markets, as crude oil prices crossed the $100-per-barrel threshold earlier that same day.Still, signs pointing to the possibility of a U.S. withdrawal from the war — which has engulfed the entire Middle East for the past 10 days — are multiplying.At his first press conference since the start of the war, earlier that day in Miami, Trump suggested that the U.S.-Israeli offensive had “very completely” annihilated all Iranian forces. In the news At the heart of the war against Iran, Kharg Island is in Trump's sights He later added that the military operation was “far ahead of schedule” and results had exceeded expectations.Is Trump preparing the ground for...
Not this week, but “very soon,” U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday, regarding the end of the war in Iran.This statement was largely interpreted as an attempt to reassure the markets, as crude oil prices crossed the $100-per-barrel threshold earlier that same day.Still, signs pointing to the possibility of a U.S. withdrawal from the war — which has engulfed the entire Middle East for the past 10 days — are multiplying.At his first press conference since the start of the war, earlier that day in Miami, Trump suggested that the U.S.-Israeli offensive had “very completely” annihilated all Iranian forces. In the news At the heart of the war against Iran, Kharg Island is in Trump's sights He later added that the military operation was “far ahead of schedule” and results had exceeded expectations.Is Trump preparing...
You have reached your article limit
Iran-US-Lebanon: Everything can change in an instant.
Stay informed for only $6.9/month for 1 year, instead of $12.9.
Offer sent. We hope to welcome you among our subscribers.
Would you like to support L’Orient Today?
Lebanon is in danger of collapse. We need you more than ever. By supporting us, you will allow us to continue to fulfill our mission and provide you with continuous, independent, quality information.
Offer sent. We hope to welcome you among our subscribers.
Would you like to support L’Orient Today?
Lebanon is in danger of collapse. We need you more than ever. By supporting us, you will allow us to continue to fulfill our mission and provide you with continuous, independent, quality information.
Dear readers, to help ensure that your comments are approved without issue by L'Orient Today’s moderators, we invite you to review our moderation charter.