The remarks came after Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo suggested Trump had described the war as already finished. However, in recorded comments, Trump stopped short of declaring a formal end.
“I think it’s close to over, yeah,” Trump said. “I view it as very close to over… We’re not finished. We’ll see what happens.”
The distinction reflects a broader reality: while active large-scale combat has slowed under a temporary ceasefire, the U.S. campaign has placed Iran in a significantly constrained position.
The conflict began on Feb. 28 with coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and military assets. Since then, the Trump administration has expanded its strategy to include a naval blockade and intensified economic pressure.
