Trump Aims to End Iran Conflict in Weeks, Faces Diplomatic Hurdles

• Donald Trump tells aides he hopes to end the Iran conflict within weeks, believing it's in its final phase.
• White House officials planned a mid-May summit in Beijing, expecting the war to conclude before the meeting.
• Trump discusses other priorities like midterm elections and immigration, feeling the war distracts from his agenda.
• Diplomatic efforts are fragile, with Iran formalizing control over the Strait of Hormuz and charging transit fees.
• US military continues deployments, hitting over 10,000 targets and destroying 92% of Iran's largest ships.