President Donald Trump said on Erev Shabbos that the United States is nearing the fulfillment of its military aims in its campaign against Iran, indicating that operations could soon begin to wind down after a broad offensive targeting the regime’s military strength and strategic assets.

“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 wrote on Truth Social, where he laid out what he described as five central goals of the operation.

According to Trump, those goals include “completely degrading Iranian Missile Capability, Launchers, and everything else pertaining to them,” along with “destroying Iran’s Defense Industrial Base” and “eliminating their Navy and Air Force, including Anti Aircraft Weaponry.”

He said the campaign is also focused on “never allowing Iran to get even close to Nuclear Capability,” while ensuring the United States can act “quickly and powerfully” if such a threat emerges.

Trump further stressed the importance of safeguarding key allies in the region “at the highest level,” specifically naming Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and other partners.

On the issue of global energy routes, Trump wrote that “the Hormuz Strait will have to be guarded and policed, as necessary, by other Nations who use it — The United States does not,” adding that while American assistance would be available if requested, “it shouldn’t be necessary once Iran’s threat is eradicated.”

“Importantly, it will be an easy Military Operation for them,” Trump added.

The conflict has intensified in recent weeks, with the United States expanding its strikes on Iranian military positions and facilities tied to its nuclear program, signaling a broader and more sustained campaign against Tehran’s infrastructure.

What began as targeted operations has since developed into a wider regional confrontation, with the U.S. reinforcing its presence through additional troop deployments, naval assets, and air power.

Iran, for its part, has responded with missile and drone attacks across multiple fronts, targeting American forces, allied nations, and key commercial shipping routes.

Energy infrastructure across the Gulf region has come under threat or direct attack, raising concerns about supply disruptions and fueling anxiety in global energy markets.

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — a critical chokepoint for roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply — has faced repeated threats, leading some vessels to reroute and causing insurance costs for shipments to climb.

These developments have led to sharp swings in oil prices, with markets reacting to the possibility of a prolonged disruption to global supply.

The scope of the conflict has also expanded beyond strictly military targets, with warnings from Iranian officials and affiliated outlets suggesting that additional sites, including civilian and tourism-related locations, could be at risk.

At the same time, Trump has worked to rally support from allied nations. The United Kingdom has reportedly cooperated with U.S. operations, including providing access to bases and logistical resources used in strikes against Iran.

That involvement has drawn warnings from Tehran that facilities connected to American operations could themselves become targets.

Still, not all allies have embraced a broader role in the campaign. Some NATO members have pushed back against expanding the mission, particularly when it comes to securing the Strait of Hormuz.

Countries such as Germany and Italy have signaled reluctance to participate, emphasizing that the conflict does not fall under NATO’s mandate and resisting calls to commit forces to patrol the vital shipping corridor.