As the Middle East conflict drags on, the US signals it could end within weeks

epa12821304 Iranians collect their belongings from damaged residential buildings in southern Tehran, Iran, 15 March 2026. A joint Israeli and US military operation continues to target multiple locations across Iran since the early hours of 28 February 2026. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH Source: EPA / Credits: ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH/EPA/AAP

The United States says its conflict with Iran could end within weeks, but continued military strikes and mounting global economic concerns suggest the situation remains uncertain. The conflict began more than two weeks ago after targeted strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, drawing the entire Gulf region into escalating tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States. More than 2,000 people have been killed, and the crisis has triggered widespread economic disruption and travel chaos around the world.

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Published 16 March 2026 3:03pm

By Sunil Awasthi

Presented by Natasha Kaul

Source: SBS

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The United States says its conflict with Iran could end within weeks, but continued military strikes and mounting global economic concerns suggest the situation remains uncertain. The conflict began more than two weeks ago after targeted strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, drawing the entire Gulf region into escalating tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States. More than 2,000 people have been killed, and the crisis has triggered widespread economic disruption and travel chaos around the world.

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