US Secretary of State Predicts End to Conflict with Iran Within Weeks Amid Escalating Tensions

Washington D.C. - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the intense conflict between the United States and Iran will conclude within a few weeks. Following a meeting with his G7 counterparts in France, he claimed that the American military operation is proceeding according to plan and that Washington will achieve its objectives without deploying ground troops.

However, he admitted that some US teams have been mobilized to provide the President with additional military options. While discussions about ending the war are ongoing, the series of attacks and counter-attacks from both sides has not ceased.

Twelve American soldiers were injured in the latest missile and drone attack by Iran on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, two of whom are in serious condition. It was also reported that US military refueling aircraft sustained damage in the attack. Since the war began, 13 American soldiers have lost their lives, and more than 300 have been wounded.

Meanwhile, Israel and the US have continued joint airstrikes on various industrial and nuclear sites in Iran. Five people were killed and seven injured in an attack on a residential building in the Iranian city of Janjan.

Iran has also reported damage to two of its steel factories and one power plant. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that the US will pay a heavy price for intensifying attacks while simultaneously proposing negotiations.

US President Donald Trump has sent a 15-point peace proposal to Iran, giving them a 10-day deadline. The main conditions include Iran halting uranium enrichment and relinquishing its stockpile of 10,000 kilograms of enriched material.

Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, expressed hope that talks with Iran would occur soon. However, Iran reacted by stating that the American approach of discussing negotiations while simultaneously attacking infrastructure is intolerable.

This conflict, which began on February 28, has severely impacted global energy supplies. Disruptions to oil and gas supplies in the Gulf region have increased fears of price hikes and recession in the world market.

More than 1,900 people have died in Iran so far, with over 20,000 injured. Houthi rebels in Yemen have also threatened direct military intervention if other US allies join the war.