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President Trump claims Iran war is nearing completion after succession change

U.S. President Donald Trump stated in recent interviews that the military conflict against Iran is essentially complete, noting that Iranian military infrastructure, including its navy, air force, and communications, has been dismantled. The military campaign, which began on February 28, 2026, involves U.S. and Israeli forces conducting strikes against Iran and regional entities. Trump asserted that Washington is ahead of his initial four-to-five-week schedule for the operation. Following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, his son Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed as the new leader, a development Trump criticized as a major mistake. Trump stated he has no message for the new leader and mentioned he has a potential successor in mind, though he provided no specific details. While the White House has warned against further provocation, Trump indicated that he has no immediate intention of sending ground troops to secure nuclear sites in Isfahan, despite reports suggesting that such options are being evaluated by the military. Discussions regarding the potential seizure of Iranian oil assets remain speculative, with the President drawing parallels to previous actions in Venezuela.

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Trump does not rule out deploying US troops to Iran
Sigmalive English · 8 March 2026, 11:00