Trump weighs quick end to Iran war against letting conflict ‘wither’

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President Donald Trump said the United States could end its war with Iran quickly but questioned whether to seek an immediate conclusion or let the conflict wind down. He also said oil continues to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and that the United States is getting what it wants.

WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States could end the war with Iran quickly, but questioned whether Washington should seek a swift conclusion or allow the conflict to gradually wind down. "We could end it very quickly," Trump said. "Do we want to finish it off or just want to let it wither?" Speaking to reporters on the White HouseSouth Lawn as he left on a trip to Florida, Trump said oil is getting out through the Strait of Hormuz. "We are getting everything we want,' he said.