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Trump weighs quick end to Iran war against letting conflict ‘wither’

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WASHINGTON, Oct ‌23 (Reuters) - President Donald ​Trump said on Friday the ⁠United States could end the war with Iran ​quickly, but questioned whether Washington ‌should seek a swift conclusion or allow the conflict to ⁠gradually wind down.

"We ⁠could end it very quickly," Trump said. "Do we want to finish it ‌off or just want to ⁠let it ‌wither?"

Speaking to reporters ​on the White House South Lawn as he left on ‌a trip to ​Florida, ⁠Trump said oil is getting ‌out through ⁠the Strait of Hormuz. "We are getting everything we want,' ​he said.

(Reporting ‌By Steve Holland and Jarrett ⁠Renshaw; editing ​by Susan Heavey and ​Caitlin Webber)

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