March 17, 2026

President Donald Trump said on March 16 that he believes the U.S.–Israeli war with Iran could be “wrapped up soon,” but added that it is unlikely to end within the week.

During a press conference in the Oval Office, Trump was asked whether he thinks the war could end this week, to which he replied, “I don’t think so, but it’ll be soon.”

President Donald Trump stated on March 16 that while the U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran is unlikely to end within the week, he expects it to be resolved soon, emphasizing that the military action prevented Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and averted a potential nuclear war that could have escalated into World War III. Trump asserted that his strikes decimated Iran’s nuclear capabilities, stopping them from having a weapon within a month that would have targeted Israel and the Middle East. He also mentioned that several countries have agreed to help patrol the crucial Strait of Hormuz and that an official announcement on this cooperation will be coming shortly.

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