Trump says war in Iran is going 'swimmingly' and 'should be ending pretty soon'
By Dan Mangan
Published on April 17, 2026.
US President Donald Trump has stated that the war in Iran is going well and should end soon. He also reiterated his optimism about the end of the war, stating that the country's most powerful military is capable of defeating the Taliban. The announcement was made at an event in Las Vegas.
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