PolicyForeign Affairs & SecurityMiddle East conflictPrint articleOpinion | Jennifer HewettIran war’s only guaranteed outcome is that Trump will declare victoryThe US president has tried to reassure markets that the war in Iran will be over soon and be successful. But the shocks, including to the oil market, will keep coming.Jennifer HewettColumnistMar 10, 2026 – 4.22pmNaturally, Donald Trump declares the war against Iran is running ahead of schedule and will be ended “very soon”.Yet the relief recovery in global sharemarkets and oil prices may prove temporary.Loading...SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreMiddle East conflictUSADonald TrumpTrump's White HouseTrump diplomacyTrump's AmericaIranCanberraIsraelOpinionLatest In Foreign affairs & securityFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Policy
