Trump Claims US Will Declare 'Total Victory' Over Iran in Two Weeks. The Leader in the White House Has Two Options, Both Could Lead to Disaster
Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the United States is two weeks away from "total victory" over Iran, a statement made during a call with voters in South Carolina.
- This prediction contrasts with earlier timelines and current realities, as the conflict continues and U.S. gasoline prices have risen significantly.
- Trump also reportedly warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against escalating actions toward Iran, suggesting Israel could face consequences if it continues its current path.
President Donald Trump has declared that the United States is merely two weeks away from achieving "total victory" in its conflict with Iran. This bold assertion was made during a phone call with voters in South Carolina, characteristic of Trump's assertive communication style.
However, this optimistic projection stands in stark contrast to the complex and volatile situation on the ground and in international markets. The conflict persists, and U.S. consumers are feeling the pinch at the pump, with gasoline prices surging from $3 to $5 per gallon. Trump's latest timeline also deviates from his earlier statements, which suggested a resolution within four weeks back in late February.
And I think we are winning this battle. But the final victory will come in the next two weeks, when we declare total victory. It will happen very soon, and oil prices will collapse.
Despite these challenges, Trump maintains that Iran is on the verge of collapse and eager to negotiate, stating, "They are ready to give us everything. They are willing to completely give up nuclear weapons. Iran cannot have an atomic weapon, it's that simple."
They are ready to give us everything. They are willing to completely give up nuclear weapons. Iran cannot have an atomic weapon, it's that simple.
Behind the scenes, however, tensions remain high, particularly between Washington and Tel Aviv. Recent escalations between Iran and Israel, temporarily halted early this week, underscore the precariousness of the situation. Sources indicate that Trump directly warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against a large-scale bombardment of Iran, reportedly telling him, "Bibi, you better be careful, or you will be on your own very soon."
Adding another layer of complexity, leaders from five unnamed regional states reportedly urged Trump to temper Israel's reactions. Concurrently, Iranian officials have signaled to Washington their willingness to cease attacks on Israeli territory, provided the Israeli Defense Forces halt their actions.
I told him: Bibi, you better be careful, or you will be on your own very soon.
Originally published by Adevฤrul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.