President Donald Trump said the United States will win the conflict with Iran 'very soon,' speaking from the Oval Office, according to multiple outlets.
Trump was quoted saying, "We're going to win; as far as I'm concerned, it's going to be one way or the other," and that "it's going to go pretty quickly," according to The Jerusalem Post.
According to NBC News, Trump also rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, The Times of India reported Trump predicted gas prices would fall.
According to The Jerusalem Post, officials were in talks with Iranian mediators, though other outlets did not report this detail.
How each side covered it
Left
- NBC News reported Trump's prediction of a 'very soon' US victory in the Iran war.
- NBC News noted Trump rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
“Trump says U.S. will ‘win’ Iran war ‘very soon’ as he rejects proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz” — NBC News
Center
- Reuters and The Times of India both reported Trump's prediction of a quick US win.
- The Times of India additionally reported Trump's prediction that gas prices would fall.
“Trump says US will win Iran war 'very soon'” — Reuters
Right
- The Jerusalem Post quoted Trump directly saying the US will win 'one way or the other.'
- The Jerusalem Post reported officials were in talks with Iranian mediators.
“Trump vows victory in Iran war 'very soon,' officials in talks with Iranian mediators” — The Jerusalem Post
Questions readers ask
What did Trump say about the Iran conflict?
President Trump said the United States will win the conflict with Iran 'very soon,' speaking in the Oval Office, according to multiple outlets.
Did Trump comment on the Strait of Hormuz?
Yes, according to NBC News, Trump rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Are there talks with Iran?
According to The Jerusalem Post, officials were in talks with Iranian mediators, though this was not confirmed by other outlets.
Did Trump link the conflict to gas prices?
According to The Times of India, Trump predicted gas prices would tumble as a result of the situation.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- NBC NewsLeft-leaningTrump says U.S. will ‘win’ Iran war ‘very soon’ as he rejects proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
- ReutersCenterTrump says US will win Iran war 'very soon'
- The Times of IndiaCenter'Very soon’: Trump predicts US victory in Iran war, says gas prices will tumble
- BreitbartRight-leaningTrump: U.S. Will Win Iran War ‘Very Soon’ as Mediated Talks Continue — ‘One Way or the Other’
- The Jerusalem PostRight-leaningDonald Trump says US will win Iran war 'very soon,' in talks with mediators