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US Energy Secretary: War Will End in Next Few Weeks

Published March 15, 2026, 17:09
US Energy Secretary: War Will End in Next Few Weeks

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright assured that the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz is a "temporary inconvenience," estimating that the war started by the US and Israel against Iran will end "within the next few weeks." He justified the start of the war, arguing that it is better to face the current disruption than to allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons. Wright characterized the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz as a temporary inconvenience that will allow for the achievement of a better situation in the Middle East, where the region will no longer be held hostage by Iran. He stressed that the war will end soon and will be followed by a recovery in hydrocarbon supply and a fall in prices. The Secretary reiterated the Trump administration's position, dismissing accusations that it underestimated the risks of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz. This statement comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in the region. Wright's assessment of a swift end to the war and a recovery in the oil market, if verified, could have significant economic and political implications.