The United States will be “out of Iran pretty quickly” and could return for “spot hits” if necessary, Donald Trump told Reuters on Wednesday, just hours before a scheduled primetime address to the nation.
Trump said Washington’s military presence in Iran would not be prolonged, emphasizing a rapid withdrawal once objectives are achieved.
“I can’t tell you exactly … we’re going to be out pretty quickly,” he said when asked when the war would be considered over.
The president added that the United States could still carry out limited strikes if required after withdrawing.
“They won’t have a nuclear weapon because they are incapable of that now, and then I’ll leave, and I’ll take everybody with me, and if we have to we’ll come back to do spot hits,” Trump said.
Trump also reiterated that he is “absolutely” considering an attempt to withdraw the United States from NATO, signaling a broader shift in U.S. foreign policy.
The remarks come ahead of a highly anticipated national address, where Trump is expected to outline the state of the conflict and the next steps for U.S. involvement in the region.
