US President Donald Trump has said the war involving Iran will end soon, while arguing that U.S. military action was necessary to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Trump also said gas prices could fall after the conflict ends. His remarks come amid continued fighting, intense pressure over the U.S. military campaign and debate over the conflict’s costs and duration. Trump has repeatedly defended the operation and rejected claims of shortages affecting the U.S. military. The latest comments provide a fresh indication of how the president is publicly describing the conflict and his expectations for its eventual conclusion.