By promising a quick end to the conflict with Iran, Donald Trump is now shifting some of the responsibility onto European allies. The American president accuses France and the United Kingdom of not supporting Washington in the Strait of Hormuz. But will this strategy be enough to make people forget about his own mistakes?
On the night of April 1-2, 2026, Donald Trump stated during a speech that the war with Iran could end “in two to three weeks,” claiming that military objectives were almost achieved. But behind this announcement, few details were provided: no clear roadmap, and sometimes contradictory messages between the desire to end quickly and the threat of new strikes. The political cost could be high: a majority of Americans oppose the conflict and the president’s popularity is decreasing.
Furthermore, Iran is blocking the Strait of Hormuz in response to American strikes, disrupting global oil flows. “Go to the strait, take it, protect it, use it,” declared Donald Trump on April 2, while blaming several NATO allies for not coming to the aid of the United States.
One question remains. Is this promise of a quick exit a strategy… or a risky bet a few months before the midterm elections? To discuss this, Romuald Sciora, associated researcher at IRIS and director of the Political and Geostrategic Observatory of the United States, is the guest of the latest episode of “Le Titre à la Une.”
Donald Trump’s solemn address was delivered in a restrained tone. Who was he addressing with this speech?
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