When will the Iran war end? Here's what Trump has said.

Updated on: June 10, 2026 / 3:02 PM EDT / CBS News

When will the Iran war end? Here's what Trump has said.

TL;DR

  • President Trump initially estimated the war on Iran would last four to five weeks.
  • Fifteen weeks later, the war's end remained elusive, with Trump offering varying timelines from days to weeks.
  • Statements about a ceasefire in April and a negotiated deal in May did not definitively end the conflict.
  • Key issues such as Iran's nuclear capabilities and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz without conditions were still points of negotiation.
  • Trump's public statements on the war's duration and progress have been inconsistent.
  • Vice President JD Vance indicated that a deal was close but could take weeks or months.
  • The article tracks Trump's statements from February through June, highlighting the evolving narrative of the conflict.