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Trump Declares Iran War 'Close to Completion,' Warns of 'Very Fierce' Strikes
Trump Declares Iran War 'Close to Completion' While Threatening Further Strikes
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on April 1st in a national address that the war with Iran is "very close" to completion. However, he simultaneously vowed to deliver "extremely fierce" strikes against Iran within the next two to three weeks, aiming to send the country "back to the Stone Age." In his speech, President Trump did not specify a timeline or concrete plans for ending military operations in Iran.
Market Reaction and Analysis
Trump's remarks dampened investor hopes for an early end to the conflict. With U.S. markets entering a three-day Easter holiday starting April 3rd, the market is closely watching for the possibility that President Trump might escalate tensions during the holiday period, as he has done in the past. Analysts widely believe that Trump's latest statements increase the likelihood of the Iran conflict continuing or escalating, offering no new information but rather maintaining a "business as usual" strategy of "fighting to negotiate peace." This sentiment is adding to a bearish atmosphere in the stock market and suggests that oil prices may continue to rise in the near future. Pictet Asset Management advises investors to hedge, stating that the situation "seems likely to worsen."
*Source: 聯合新聞網 (2026-04-02)*
