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Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. stock futures fell on Thursday morning after President Donald Trump indicated that the Iran war would continue. S&P 500 futures declined 1.15%, and Nasdaq 100 futures lost 1.5%. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 447 points, or about 0.96%.

The speech comes amid Trump’s recent criticism of Nato allies, and his threats to leave the military alliance.

WASHINGTON/CAIRO, April 2 (Reuters) - Hopes for a swift end to the Middle East war faded on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran, in an eagerly anticipated address that disappointed investors hoping for clearer signals of a way out.

President Donald Trump said ending former President Barack Obama's Iran nuclear deal from 2017 was among his top achievements against Iran as president, telling the nation Wednesday night he was 'honored' to do it.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump entered his war of choice against Iran without consulting global allies, but as he weighs an exit from the conflict, he is making it clear that he is expecting the world to help him fix the unintended damage that it has caused.