WASHINGTON D.C. March 24, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump has proclaimed that America has won the war in Iran, accusing mainstream media outlets of being the only ones interested in prolonging the conflict.
In a video statement shared by the U.S. Department of State on X (formerly Twitter) on March 24, Trump declared: “The war in Iran has been won. The only one that likes to keep it going is the fake news.”
Trump, speaking from what appears to be a formal White House setting with American flags and presidential seals visible, went on to argue that Iran’s military has been rendered ineffective. “They have no Navy and they have no Air Force and they have no nothing,” he said, adding that U.S. planes are able to fly over Tehran and other parts of Iran without resistance. He claimed Iran could do “nothing” in response even if the U.S. targeted key infrastructure such as power plants.
The remarks were posted by the official @StateDept account and quickly drew widespread attention, garnering over 1.4 million views within hours.
The statement comes nearly a month after U.S. and Israeli forces launched major military operations against Iran on February 28, 2026. The campaign has included airstrikes on Iranian military sites, nuclear facilities, and leadership targets, reportedly resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. While the administration claims significant degradation of Iran’s capabilities, Iranian forces have continued retaliatory actions, including missile strikes toward Israel and the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz — a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.
The closure has driven oil prices above $100 per barrel at times, triggering economic ripples worldwide and raising concerns for energy-dependent nations, including in Southeast Asia.
Despite Trump’s repeated assertions of victory in recent weeks, U.S. forces remain active in the region, additional troops have been deployed, and reports indicate ongoing diplomatic efforts for de-escalation or ceasefire. Iranian officials have denied claims of active negotiations and vowed to keep the Strait closed in response to further aggression.
The conflict has sparked sharp domestic and international debate. Critics point out that continued operations and troop deployments contradict claims of a completed victory, while supporters hail the strikes as a decisive blow against Iranian threats.
This is the latest in a series of optimistic assessments from the Trump administration regarding the Iran campaign, which the White House has at times avoided officially labeling a “war.”
The full video of Trump’s remarks is available via the Department of State’s X post. Global markets and regional stability continue to be closely monitored as developments unfold.
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