politics
March 9, 2026
Trump says Iran 'war is very complete,' talks to Putin, reports say
U.S. stock market indexes rose on the heels of reported comments by President Donald Trump that the war against Iran could be over sooner than first expected.
TL;DR
- President Trump believes the war against Iran is "very complete" and almost over.
- He cited Iran's lack of a navy, communications, and air force as reasons for the war's near conclusion.
- Trump indicated the U.S. is ahead of his estimated four-to-five-week timeline for the war.
- He claimed Iran's missiles are "scattered" and drones are being destroyed.
- Trump also suggested he has an alternative leader in mind for Iran.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Trump about proposals to end the war.
- U.S. stock market indexes rose following reports of Trump's comments.
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