Trump Expects Iran War to End ‘Soon’

‘Won’t be long. And we’re going to have a much safer world when it’s wrapped up,’ President Donald Trump said.

President Donald Trump speaks to the media after signing a document during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House on March 16, 2026. Alex Wong/Getty Images

President Donald Trump said on March 16 that he believes the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could be “wrapped up soon,” but added that it is unlikely to end within the week.

During a press conference in the Oval Office, Trump was asked whether he thinks the war could end this week, to which he replied, “I don’t think so, but it’ll be soon.”