UNITED States President Donald Trump has forecast a decisive American triumph over Iran within a fortnight, signalling confidence in Washington’s position amid a volatile security crisis that has brought the Middle East to the brink of wider conflict.
Speaking during a tele-rally for Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of his closest political allies, Trump portrayed recent developments as evidence that the United States and its partners had gained the upper hand against Tehran.
"We've been a very tough team, and I think we are winning that battle, but you're really going to win it over the next two weeks when we declare total victory," Bernama-Anadolu citied Trump saying.
"It'll be a total victory. It'll happen very soon, and oil prices will come tumbling down."
The remarks came only hours after Iran announced it was ending its attacks on Israel, raising hopes that the region's most serious military confrontation since an April ceasefire may be easing.
However, Tehran coupled the announcement with a stark warning, pledging a “crushing” response should Israeli military operations in Lebanon continue. Iranian military officials said Israel and its allies "should have learned" lessons from Tehran's recent retaliation.
The latest crisis erupted after Israel launched strikes on Beirut on Sunday despite an existing ceasefire arrangement, fuelling fears of a broader regional war involving multiple actors across the Middle East.
Iran subsequently responded with missile attacks targeting northern Israel, prompting further Israeli airstrikes against Iranian-linked targets and triggering a rapid cycle of retaliation that alarmed regional governments and international observers.
As tensions intensified, Trump sought to position himself as a mediator, issuing a public appeal for an immediate end to hostilities.
Posting on his Truth Social platform early Monday, the US president urged both sides to stop fighting "immediately."
While the apparent pause in military exchanges has reduced immediate fears of a wider conflict, uncertainty remains high as regional powers assess the durability of the latest de-escalation efforts and monitor whether the ceasefire can withstand renewed pressure from developments in Lebanon and beyond. - June 9, 2026
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