U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has stated that the US-Iran war will end within weeks, not months, and that the country is confident in achieving its objectives without deploying ground troops. He also discussed the potential of Iran imposing shipping tolls through the Strait of Hormuz even after the conflict ends. The U.S., along with Israel, has deployed two contingents of troops to the region, raising concerns about a potential prolonged ground campaign.