32 times Trump suggested the war in Iran was almost over

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An NBC News review found dozens of instances where Trump said the war was won or almost won — comments that were often followed by more threats of military action.

A grid of images showing President Donald Trump talking about a ceasefire with Iran.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly declared that Iranian officials want to make a deal or that the war is nearly over.NBC News; Getty Images

July 10, 2026, 5:55 PM EDT

By Eleanor Skelly, Caroline Kenny and Dareh Gregorian

President Donald Trump declared this week that the ceasefire with Iran is “over” after the country attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while also insisting its leaders are desperate to make a deal with him.

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