In a Truth Social post, Trump claimed Iran’s missile capability and military infrastructure had been severely damaged by US action. Trump also urged nations that depend on the Strait of Hormuz to take primary responsibility for securing the vital global shipping route.
BY PC Bureau
March 21, 2026: President Donald Trump on Friday suggested the United States could soon scale back its military campaign against Iran, saying Washington was “very close” to achieving its goals while calling on other countries to assume responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump portrayed the US operation as nearing success and claimed Iran’s military strength had been severely weakened. “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 Regime of Iran,” he wrote.
JUST IN 🇺🇸🇮🇷: Trump Signals the End of the War on Iran
He failed to do Objectives 1,2,3, and 5 that he listed. Objective 4 was never on the table, everyone in Iran said they do not want a nuclear weapon.
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— Ryan Rozbiani (@RyanRozbiani) March 20, 2026
He went on to list what he described as major battlefield achievements, including crippling Iran’s missile capacity and broader military infrastructure. “Completely degrading Iranian missile capability destroying Iran’s defense industrial base eliminating their Navy and Air Force,” Trump said, adding that the United States would ensure Iran never comes close to developing nuclear weapons.
Trump also said Washington had acted decisively to protect its regional partners. “Protecting, at the highest level, our Middle Eastern allies, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and others,” he wrote.
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Hormuz focus shifts to other nations
A central theme of Trump’s message was that countries dependent on the Strait of Hormuz should now take the lead in securing the strategic waterway, indicating a possible shift in US regional policy.
“The Hormuz Strait will have to be guarded and policed, as necessary, by other nations who use it — The United States does not!” he said.
He added that while Washington could provide support if requested, such involvement should not be necessary once Iran’s threat had been neutralised. “If asked, we will help these countries in their Hormuz efforts, but it shouldn’t be necessary once Iran’s threat is eradicated.”
Calling the task manageable, Trump described the protection of the key shipping corridor as “an easy military operation” for those nations.
Signal of possible drawdown
Trump’s remarks point to the possibility that Washington is preparing to reduce its direct military role after weeks of heavy operations, even as tensions remain high and disruptions continue around the Strait of Hormuz.
The narrow waterway is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, carrying a large share of global oil and gas shipments. Trump’s call for other nations to take charge reflects a broader attempt to shift the burden of maritime security to countries with the greatest stake in keeping the route open.
Although the US has not formally announced any withdrawal, Trump’s post suggests a strategy aimed at preserving military leverage while lowering direct frontline involvement — sustaining pressure on Iran while expecting allies and other major powers to shoulder more of the responsibility for regional shipping security.
