US President Donald Trump may be able to justify ending the Iran war sooner by redefining objectives, according to Chinese analysts. However, a gap with Israel over the conflict's endgame could hinder progress.

With Washington’s objectives in the Iran war shifting, the evolving goals could allow US President Donald Trump to justify success and finish the conflict sooner than expected, Chinese analysts said. However, the observers cautioned that a wide gap with Israel over the conflict’s endgame could hinder the White House from swiftly moving past the war. The assessment coincides with growing international scepticism regarding the duration of the war in the Middle East. With global oil markets already...