TRUMP SAYS U.S. WILL WIN IRAN WAR “VERY SOON”

President Donald Trump said the United States will win its ongoing war with Iran “very soon,” expressing confidence that the conflict could end quickly through military and economic pressure.

Trump made the remarks while speaking to reporters at the White House on September 28, after saying American officials had communicated with mediators seeking an end to the conflict.

“We’re going to win,” Trump said, adding that the outcome would come “one way or the other” and suggesting the war could conclude relatively quickly.

The president also predicted that gasoline and oil prices would fall sharply once the conflict ends, linking energy costs directly to the eventual resolution of the war.

Trump had made similar comments two days earlier during an interview with Fox News correspondent Aishah Hasnie at the Presidents Cup in Illinois.

During that interview, Trump said he believed the United States was already winning the conflict through both military operations and economic pressure against Iran.

He also argued that Iran’s economy had been severely damaged, pointing to inflation and the effects of American sanctions as evidence of increasing pressure.

Trump said the central objective remained preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, describing that goal as the key issue behind the conflict.

The president’s comments came as Washington continued discussing possible diplomatic channels, with mediators working to determine whether negotiations could eventually bring the fighting to an end.

At the same time, Trump has maintained that military action remains an option, refusing to rule out additional strikes before the November midterm elections.

The conflict has also created significant pressure on global energy markets, with disruptions affecting oil supplies and pushing gasoline and diesel prices higher across the United States.

Reuters reported that Trump expects oil prices to fall after the war ends, although energy markets could take longer to return to previous levels depending on supply disruptions.

Earlier in September, Trump acknowledged that oil prices might not decline substantially until after the U.S. midterm elections, underscoring uncertainty surrounding the duration of the conflict.

American consumers have increasingly felt the impact through higher fuel costs, particularly diesel prices, which have reached record levels amid disruptions linked to multiple international conflicts.

The administration has been considering additional measures to address fuel prices, including possible restrictions on diesel exports from the United States.

Trump said Wednesday that he was seriously considering a diesel export ban, while acknowledging that such a measure could potentially push gasoline prices higher.

The energy debate has added another layer to the political controversy surrounding the war, as lawmakers from both parties face pressure over rising transportation and household costs.

Democratic senators have criticized the administration over the economic consequences of the conflict, highlighting increased gasoline and diesel expenses for American households.

Meanwhile, some Republican lawmakers and candidates have also publicly expressed concerns about the duration of the war and its impact on fuel prices.

Trump has continued defending the conflict, arguing that economic pressure and military operations are weakening Iran while pursuing the administration’s objective of preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Whether the conflict ends soon remains uncertain, with diplomatic efforts continuing alongside military operations and both sides facing pressure over the costs and consequences of a prolonged war.

For now, Trump is publicly predicting a rapid conclusion, while the continuing fighting, energy disruptions and unresolved diplomatic issues leave the timing of any settlement unclear.