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The White House is leaving the termination of military operations against Iran to the President's discretion, leading to speculation that President Trump might conclude operations by declaring 'victory.' Iran's acceptance and Israel's stance remain variables.

Trump Seeks Exit Strategy for Iran Engagement

The White House stating that the end of military operations against Iran will occur "when the President determines that operational objectives have been fully achieved" has led to speculation about a scenario where the United States declares 'victory' and concludes operations after achieving a certain level of military success. This is interpreted as a strategic move to flexibly set the end point of operations based on Donald Trump's judgment, rather than through an agreement with the opposing nation or an explicit surrender.

Variables in Iran Truce and Nuclear Agreement Scenarios

Trump's strategy is also being discussed as potentially leading to a truce or nuclear agreement scenario with Iran. However, the acceptance of such an exit strategy by Iran and the position of Israel are expected to be key variables moving forward.

*Source: YouTube: Yonhap News TV (2026-03-11)*

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