President Donald Trump has insisted that the United States will win the war with Iran “very soon” amid ongoing negotiations between the two warring states.
Trump spoke to reporters at the White House on Monday, 28th September, where he affirmed his belief that the U.S. will win the war “one way or the other.”
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Iran has been pushing for a diplomatic solution to the conflict in recent weeks as frustration with the war grows among voters in the U.S.
War Frustrations Growing
The President has expressed confidence in a favorable resolution throughout the conflict. He doubled down on this optimism on Monday evening – seven months to the day since the war began.
Trump has long justified the war as an operation to prevent Iran from possessing a nuclear weapon. When Operation Epic Fury began at the end of February, the President announced a short-term campaign that he expected to last just over a month; the conflict is now officially into its eighth month.
Frustration has grown among voters and Republican congressional candidates over the prolonged conflict as the cost of living continues to rise. Partly fueled by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices remain well above pre-war levels as commercial shipping remains anchored in the Persian Gulf.
Discussions Ongoing
In the Oval Office, Trump acknowledged these ongoing concerns, claiming the U.S. had “the best economic numbers” under his presidency.
“Iran will never have a nuclear weapon,” he told reporters. “We’re going to win that war very soon. That’ll be over, and the gas prices will come tumbling down.”
Trump was asked whether U.S. officials had spoken to Iranian counterparts earlier that day, and the President confirmed they had, through mediators.
“[Is there] anything else you can share about the movement on the Iran talks?” Trump was asked by a reporter at the White House.
“No. We’re going to win, as far as I’m concerned,” Trump replied. “It’s going to be one way or the other. It’s going to go pretty quickly too.”
The Persian Proposal
In recent weeks, Iran has pushed for a diplomatic solution to the seven-month conflict. Shortly before last week’s United Nations General Assembly, where U.S. and Iranian officials met for three hours through mediators, Iran presented a proposal to end the war that largely resembled the previously signed memorandum of understanding.
Tehran’s demands include “an end to the war on all fronts” as well as the release of frozen funds and an end to the ongoing U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports. If agreed, the Strait of Hormuz would reopen after seven days, with discussions over the country’s nuclear program beginning immediately afterward.
Last Friday, Trump told reporters he had rejected the proposal, hours before sharing a Truth Social post in which he renamed the Strait of Hormuz, “Trump Strait.”
“I rejected their deal. They want to make a deal where they open the strait immediately because they’re losing so badly,” Trump added.
The original memorandum of understanding was brokered by Pakistan and signed by Washington and Tehran in June. However, it fell through shortly afterward following an Iranian attack on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. It expired in mid-August and was not extended.
Trump’s Change in Tone
It was a little over a month ago when Trump said he was “not in a hurry” to end the war, instead opting for a new wave of economic sanctions to take effect. However, in recent weeks, Trump has signaled greater willingness to end the conflict.
As with any decision in Washington, political repercussions are at play for the President. The midterm elections take place in five weeks’ time, and current polling suggests the Democrats will retake control of at least one of Congress’ two chambers. Shortly before the Republican National Convention earlier this month, Trump said he believed Tehran would wait to negotiate a deal until after November’s midterms before announcing a $5,000 pledge for all American adults if the GOP retained control of Congress.
The uncomfortable truth for the president is that the war remains unpopular with a large majority of Americans. Living costs, particularly diesel, have risen since the conflict began, with each American household reportedly $1,200 worse off as a result. A favorable resolution to the conflict, and a subsequent decrease in gas prices, may give last-minute hope to otherwise glum GOP hopefuls ahead of November’s vote.
About the Author: Shay Bottomley
Shay Bottomley is a British journalist. He has written for the Western Standard, Business Insider, Maidenhead Advertiser, Slough Express, Windsor Express, Berkshire Live and Southend Echo.
