Trump advisers pushing to find Iran off-ramp as oil prices, political backlash risk rise
Published on March 10, 2026.
US President Donald Trump is considering ending the US military campaign in Iran sooner due to rising oil prices and political pressure, despite military success. Some advisers are urging him to prepare an exit strategy due to fears of domestic political backlash. The White House denies this, stating that only the president will decide when the campaign ends. The administration's main objective is preventing Iran from threatening the United States and regional allies by threatening nuclear and ballistic capabilities. The economic pressure has become an increasingly important factor in the administration's calculations, with concerns that a prolonged conflict could push oil above $100 a barrel and further raise fuel and consumer costs. The US could lift oil-related sanctions on some countries to help reduce prices, but it did not specify which states might benefit.
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