His comments came shortly after he had rejected declaring a cessation of hostilities in Iran. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Donald Trump also describe how he sees the future for the Strait of Hormuz - the shipping waterway that is crucial to international trade.

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

In a Truth Social post, US President Donald Trump laid out military objectives of the Iran war, saying, “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.”

President says Israel will agree to end war when he’s ready, US 'obliterating other side'; laments 'there's nobody to talk to' in Iran'; conflicting reports on potential use of ground troops

The US president said the Strait will have to be policed by countries “who use it”, adding: “The United States does not!”.