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Trump Predicts 'Swimmingly' Ending to Iran War 'Pretty Soon'
The former president says the conflict is going well and will wrap up shortly.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:20am
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As the war in Iran drags on, the former president's confident predictions about its swift conclusion raise concerns about his grasp of military realities.Las Vegas TodayFormer President Donald Trump claimed on Thursday that the ongoing war with Iran is 'going along swimmingly' and 'should be ending pretty soon.' Trump made the comments at an event in Las Vegas, echoing his previous optimistic predictions about the conflict that began on February 28th.
Why it matters
Trump's rosy assessments of the war's progress and timeline have drawn skepticism, as the conflict has dragged on for months with no clear end in sight. His comments reflect a continued pattern of the former president downplaying the severity of military actions and making bold claims about their swift resolution.
The details
At the Las Vegas event, Trump stated that 'it was perfect' and 'the power we have' that led to the start of the war, referring to the US military's capabilities. He has made similarly confident predictions about the war's conclusion since it began on February 28th.
- The war in Iran began on February 28, 2026.
- Trump made his latest comments about the war's progress on April 16, 2026.
The players
Donald Trump
The former President of the United States who initiated the war with Iran and has repeatedly predicted its swift conclusion.
What they’re saying
“The war in Iran is going along swimmingly. It should be ending pretty soon.”
— Donald Trump, Former President
The takeaway
Trump's overly optimistic assessments of the Iran war's progress and timeline raise concerns about his grasp of the realities of military conflict and his tendency to make bold claims that do not align with the facts on the ground.
