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Trump says he’s considering ‘winding down’ US military operations in Iran

US President Donald Trump said Friday he was considering “winding down” military operations against Iran and that the Strait of Hormuz would need to be “guarded and policed” by other countries who use the vital waterway. “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,” Trump posted on social media. “The Hormuz Strait will have to be guarded and policed, as necessary, by...

Mar 20, 2026 &03002020202631; 22:00 UTC www.scmp.com Trending 3/5

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Sentiment score: +45/100

Moderate impact Short-term (days)

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Trump says he’s considering ‘winding down’ US military operations in Iran

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Trump says he’s considering ‘winding down’ US military operations in Iran

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