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Tue 09 Jun 2026 11:43 am - Jerusalem Time

Trump expects to declare 'complete victory' over Iran within two weeks and warns Netanyahu against unilateral escalation

US President Donald Trump announced that the United States is approaching a decisive moment in its conflict with Tehran, indicating the possibility of declaring what he described as 'complete victory' over Iran within the next two weeks. These statements come at a sensitive time when the region is witnessing the repercussions of a military confrontation that began in late February, and included mutual strikes between Iran on one side and the United States and Israel on the other.

Trump clarified, during a phone call with a political rally supporting Senator Lindsey Graham, that the US administration is currently engaged in negotiations with the Iranian side, describing Tehran's desire to reach an agreement as very strong. According to the US President, the Iranians have shown willingness to make extensive concessions, including completely abandoning their nuclear ambitions in exchange for a mutually satisfactory deal.

The US President expected that this anticipated announcement would lead to major changes in global markets, especially in the energy sector, where he predicted that oil prices would collapse immediately upon the establishment of this 'victory'. Trump considered that the current battle has effectively been decided in Washington's favor, and that the next few days will be merely formal procedures to announce the final results of US pressure.

For his part, JD Vance, the US Vice President, outlined the Trump administration's foreign policy towards the Iranian file, emphasizing that the primary criterion for action is 'America's interests first'. Vance indicated that Washington might take paths different from the Israeli vision if it believes that doing so serves its national security and strategic objectives in the region.

Vance stressed, in press statements, that the fundamental and sole goal of the United States is to ensure that Iran does not possess nuclear weapons under any circumstances. He explained that the administration has worked over the past year and a half to prepare the ground for a permanent and comprehensive settlement that radically ends the Iranian nuclear threat.

Regarding coordination with Tel Aviv, Vance acknowledged the existence of broad common interests with Israel, but noted that the priorities of the two parties may differ in some complex issues. He affirmed that Washington will continue to strive to achieve its own vision for regional stability, whether or not it receives full Israeli acceptance, based on the responsibility for which the President was elected.

In a related context, Trump revealed details of his communication with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where he issued a direct warning against the consequences of excessive military escalation against Iran. Trump informed Netanyahu that continuing to develop the attack could lead to the loss of direct US support, which could leave Israel facing Tehran alone.

Media sources quoted Trump as telling Netanyahu: 'You'd better be very careful what you do, because you might soon find yourself alone.' These statements reflect Washington's desire to curb any regional escalation that could get out of control or hinder the negotiation process that the US President referred to in his talk about 'imminent victory'.

These political developments come against the backdrop of escalating field tensions, as the past hours witnessed a new round of escalation between Iran and Israel. This tension followed Israeli raids targeting the southern Beirut suburb, which prompted Tehran to respond and threaten more operations against targets it described as linked to Israeli and American interests.

It is worth noting that the direct military conflict erupted on February 28, and witnessed Iranian attacks on various sites in response to joint military operations. Despite a temporary ceasefire in April, Trump's recent statements indicate that the US administration believes it has reached a stage of imposing final conditions to end the conflict.

I think we won that battle, but you will truly win it in the next two weeks when we declare complete victory.

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Trump expects to declare 'complete victory' over Iran within two weeks and warns Netanyahu against unilateral escalation

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