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President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the war with Iran will end "soon" as there is "practically nothing left to target," according to a news report, as concerns continue over the impact of the conflict on oil prices and the global economy. Trump made the remarks in a five-minute phone interview with Axios, as the U.S. military operation, codenamed "Operation Epic Fury," entered its 12th day, seeking to destroy Iran's missile capabilities and its Navy, and sever any pathway to nuclear arms. "Any time I want it to end, it will end," Trump was quoted by Axios as saying. Their leaders are gone," he said. "We can do a lot worse." sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Trump Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones Most Saved (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (LEAD) S. Korean Embassy in Beijing prev (LEAD) Trump says war with Iran will end 'soon' as 'practically nothing left to target': Axios Next (LEAD) Trump says war with Iran will end 'soon' as 'practically nothing left to target': Axios

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By Song Sang-ho
WASHINGTON, March 11 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the war with Iran will end "soon" as there is "practically nothing left to target," according to a news report, as concerns continue over the impact of the conflict on oil prices and the global economy.
Trump made the remarks in a five-minute phone interview with Axios, as the U.S. military operation, codenamed "Operation Epic Fury," entered its 12th day, seeking to destroy Iran's missile capabilities and its Navy, and sever any pathway to nuclear arms.
"Any time I want it to end, it will end," Trump was quoted by Axios as saying.
This photo, released by AFP, shows U.S. President Donald Trump speaking during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on March 3, 2026. (Yonhap)
In a video posted on X, Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, said that the U.S. military has struck more than 5,500 targets in Iran, including over 60 ships, since its operation against Tehran began on Feb. 28.
During the interview, Trump stressed that the war is "going great."
"We are way ahead of the timetable. We have done more damage than we thought possible, even in the original six-week period," he said.
Trump also said that Iran is paying for "47 years of death and destruction they caused."
"This is payback. They will not get off that easy," he said.
During a press availability later in the day, Trump said that the U.S. military has taken out "just about all" of Iran's mine-laying ships "in one night."
"We are up to boat number 60. I didn't realize that big a Navy (which) I would say was big and ineffective," Trump said, apparently referring to the number of Iranian vessels that the U.S. has struck.
"But every one of their ships, just about all of their Navy, is gone."
Trump also said that during the U.S. operation, Iran has lost its Navy and Air Force.
"They have no anti-aircraft apparatus at all. They have no radar. Their leaders are gone," he said. "We can do a lot worse."
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
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### Areas for Consideration
- Their leaders are gone," he said. "We can do a lot worse." sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Trump Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones Most Saved (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (LEAD) S.

### Implications
- President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the war with Iran will end "soon" as there is "practically nothing left to target," according to a news report, as concerns continue over the impact of the conflict on oil prices and the global economy.
- Trump made the remarks in a five-minute phone interview with Axios, as the U.S. military operation, codenamed "Operation Epic Fury," entered its 12th day, seeking to destroy Iran's missile capabilities and its Navy, and sever any pathway to nuclear arms. "Any time I want it to end, it will end," Trump was quoted by Axios as saying.
- They will not get off that easy," he said.
- Their leaders are gone," he said. "We can do a lot worse." sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Trump Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones Most Saved (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (LEAD) S.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers trump, iran, korea topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 687.