Trump Suggests US-Iran War Could End Within Weeks, Sparking Global Market Rally

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US President Donald Trump stated that the ongoing war with Iran could potentially end within two to three weeks, prompting a significant rally in US and Asian stock markets. Defense Secretary Hegseth separately claimed that US strikes were damaging the morale of Iran's military. The statements generated widespread media coverage as traders interpreted Trump's comments as a potential diplomatic off-ramp to the conflict.