According to a CBS White House correspondent's post on social media on the afternoon of March 9th local time, US President Trump stated in a phone interview that the war might be over soon. Trump reportedly said, "I think this war is basically over, almost over. They (Iran) have no navy, no communications system, and no air force." Trump also reportedly said that this was "much faster" than his initial estimate of four to five weeks. The reporter also stated that when asked about Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump said, "I have nothing to say to him, absolutely nothing." Trump claimed he "already has someone in mind to succeed Khamenei," but did not elaborate further. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Trump noted that ships are currently passing through, but he is "considering controlling it." Trump warned Iran, "They've done all they could, and they'd better not try anything funny, or the country is finished." (Jin Shi)