The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Trump predicts conflict with Iran to end soon, but won't commit to timeline
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Mar 10, 2026 
Jacob Magid, U.S. bureau chief for The Times of Israel, gives on-the-record analysis of U.S.-Israel ties and Middle East shifts. He breaks down Trump’s mixed messaging on when the Iran conflict might end. He outlines threats over oil exports, tensions around Iran’s new leader, and behind-the-scenes U.S. diplomatic and military moves.
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Trump's Conflicting 'Soon' And 'Just Getting Started' Message
- President Trump signaled the war with Iran could end "soon" while also saying the U.S. is just beginning operations to degrade Iran's capabilities.
- Jacob Magid highlights confusing messaging as Trump alternates between promising quick closure and escalating strikes over oil export disruptions.
Oil Exports Are A Red Line For Harsher Strikes
- Trump warned Iran that attacks on oil exports or blocking the Strait of Hormuz would prompt far harsher strikes.
- Magid notes Iran's IRGC publicly challenged that threat, vowing readiness to continue withholding oil exports in response.
Trump Prefers Internal Successor Over Violent Removal
- Trump dislikes Mojtaba Khamenei's selection but stops short of endorsing assassination, unlike some Israeli rhetoric.
- Magid says Trump prefers an internal Iranian figure, though he doubts exiled advocates' legitimacy.