Investing.com -- President Donald Trump defended his administration’s military campaign against Iran during remarks to reporters at the White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, stating the conflict could end quickly if Iran meets certain unspecified conditions.

Trump said the two American airmen rescued after their aircraft was shot down over Iranian territory are recovering well from their injuries. He explained that the administration delayed announcing the rescue of one pilot to avoid alerting Iranian forces.

Addressing the downing of the U.S. aircraft, Trump said that when conducting thousands of flights, losing one plane where both pilots survived represented "a little bit of luck."

The president described the current Iranian negotiators as "much more reasonable" than previous leadership, characterizing the change as regime change. He said the administration is now dealing with a third group of Iranian officials who are less radicalized than their predecessors.

Trump stated his primary objective remains preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He referenced his first-term decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal negotiated during the Obama administration, claiming it prevented threats to Israel and regional stability.

The president said that if given his preference, he would secure Iranian oil resources, but acknowledged the American public wants U.S. forces to return home. He cited Venezuela as an example of a successful outcome, noting that 100 million barrels of Venezuelan oil are currently being refined in Houston.

Trump claimed Iranian citizens support the military campaign and are prevented from protesting by threats of immediate execution. He said 45,000 protesters have been killed by Iranian authorities as of Monday morning.

The president referenced a CNN poll showing 100% support for his actions among MAGA voters, which he said represents approximately 95% of the Republican Party.

When asked about a potential 45-day ceasefire, Trump said Iran has limited capability to fight back but described it as a large country. He stated the U.S. could leave immediately, but doing so would require Iran 15 years to rebuild, adding that he wants to finish the campaign.