Trump weighs quick end to Iran war against letting conflict 'wither'

Iranian army orders ground forces to maintain highest combat readiness amid tensions with US

President Donald ‌Trump said on Friday the United ‌States could end ⁠the ​war ​with ‌Iran quickly, but questioned whether Washington ​should seek a swift conclusion or ⁠allow the conflict to gradually ‌wind down.

"We could end it very quickly," ⁠Trump ⁠said.

"Do we want ​to finish ‌it off or just want to let it wither?" Speaking to reporters on the ⁠White House South Lawn ⁠as he left on a trip to Florida, Trump said oil is getting out through the Strait ⁠of Hormuz.

"We are ​getting everything we want,' he said.

Iran on highest combat readiness

Iran’s Army Ground Forces commander Brig Gen Jahanshahi ordered military unit commanders to maintain the highest level of combat readiness, warning that negligence during wartime could have serious consequences, Tasnim News Agency reported on Friday.

“In wartime conditions, any negligence or carelessness can carry heavy costs,” Jahanshahi said, according to Tasnim.

He stressed that maintaining effective operational readiness requires continuous training, accurate assessments of military capabilities, coordination among units and the rapid identification and correction of shortcomings.

Iranian ground forces have been ordered to maintain the highest level of combat readiness amid escalating tensions with the US, according to local media

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Jahanshahi also instructed commanders at all levels to strengthen combat capabilities through careful planning, continuous supervision and effective follow-up.

The remarks come amid heightened military tensions between Iran and the US following months of hostilities and ongoing disputes over security and maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.