Trump Says Iran War Will Be Won Very Soon, More Strikes Possible

On the sidelines of the PGA Tour Presidents Cup, President Donald Trump told Fox News that the United States would win the war with Iran “very soon” and that fresh strikes could still come before the mid‑term elections. The comments come as Washington and Tehran trade threats over the Strait of Hormuz, while diplomatic channels remain open. The implications ripple through oil markets, regional security and the domestic political calendar in the United States.

Trump’s remarks were first reported by the Deccan Chronicle and echoed in the Business Standard. In a brief interview with Fox News, the president said, “I think what's going to happen is we're going to win this war very soon, and as soon as we win it, the oil will go down, way down to what it was before the war.” He added that the United States’ main objective remains preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, and that the country’s economy has been “completely dismantled” with inflation “close to 300 %.”

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Simultaneously, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi addressed the situation in a separate interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press.” He stated that Iran is prepared for a “doomsday war” should Washington resume hostilities, but that Tehran still favours a negotiated settlement. Araghchi said, “We want our monies, our assets, which are illegally frozen, to be released. We want to be able to sell our oil.” He referenced a Memorandum of Understanding signed in June for a temporary ceasefire, which collapsed after reciprocal strikes. The minister warned that Iran would not abandon its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that transports a significant share of the world’s oil.

The U.S. Stance on the Strait of Hormuz was clarified by Trump’s rejection of an Iranian proposal that would have reopened the corridor within seven days. The Mathrubhumi report noted that oil prices rose by more than 1 % on the day of the interview following the U.S. Refusal. The same outlet added that Qatari mediators are expected to hold separate talks with Araghchi and U.S. Officials to discuss an amended version of the proposal and the broader conflict.

In the United Kingdom, the situation has prompted security alerts. British police questioned five men near RAF Fairford, a U.S. Military airbase used in operations against Iran. They were arrested on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offences and later released on bail. The investigation remains ongoing, and Iranian officials have denied any involvement.

While the U.S. And Iran continue to exchange threats, diplomatic channels are still active. Qatari mediators are expected to meet with Iranian and U.S. Officials to examine a revised proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The talks aim to address Iran’s nuclear programme as a potential lever for restarting negotiations. Iranian officials, however, have signalled confidence in their ability to withstand continued U.S. Pressure.

Looking ahead, several key points will determine the trajectory of the conflict:

• Whether the United States will launch additional strikes before the mid‑term elections.
• Whether Iran will agree to the conditions set by the United States for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
• The outcome of the Qatari‑mediated talks and any potential concessions on Iran’s nuclear programme.
• The impact of any new U.S. Sanctions or economic measures on Iran’s already fragile economy.

For continuous updates on the U.S.–Iran standoff, see our World coverage page. The story remains fluid, with new developments likely to emerge as both sides weigh options in a high‑stakes environment.