Trump Claims End of War with Iran Amid Conflicting Statements

In a recent virtual rally, President Trump announced that the United States has concluded its conflict with Iran, claiming Tehran has agreed to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons. However, this assertion is met with skepticism from Iranian officials, who state that no final agreement has been reached. Trump's contradictory statements about a potential peace agreement and the cancellation of missile strikes have raised questions about the actual status of US-Iran relations. As the situation unfolds, the implications of these claims on international diplomacy remain to be seen.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 12, 2026, 12:07 IST

Trump Declares War with Iran Concluded

On Thursday, US President Donald Trump asserted that the United States has successfully "ended the war with Iran," claiming that Tehran has committed to never pursuing nuclear weapons. During a virtual rally for Georgia's Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Trump emphasized that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities was the primary goal of the conflict, labeling this outcome as a significant victory for the US. He stated, "We ended the war with Iran today, and they have agreed never to have a nuclear weapon, something that we insisted on. That was the whole purpose. That was 95 percent of it, and they've done it in the most powerful way you can do it," he remarked during his speech.

🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️ — President Trump on Iran: We ended the war with Iran today, and they have agreed never to have a nuclear weapon, something that we insisted on. That was the whole purpose. That was 95% of it, and they've done it in the most powerful way you can do it. pic.twitter.com/5adsFp9Nvg
— Commentary Donald J. Trump Truth Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) June 12, 2026

Contradictory Claims from Trump and Iran

This announcement came shortly after Trump indicated that the US and Iran were "on the verge of signing a peace agreement," while also retracting threats of new missile strikes he had previously mentioned. He elaborated on the diplomatic progress, suggesting that Vice President JD Vance might attend a signing ceremony with Iranian officials as soon as this weekend. Trump noted, "The strait (of Hormuz) will officially open as soon as we sign, which could be soon - very soon, maybe over the weekend in Europe. I won't be able to be there, but JD will be there," according to a report from a news outlet.

In contrast, Iranian officials have reiterated that no final agreement has been reached with the US, despite Trump's claims of a "great settlement" to end hostilities. Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated, "So far, Iran has not reached a final conclusion on the agreement," directly addressing Trump's assertions of an imminent signing in Europe. Reflecting Tehran's skepticism, the Tasnim News Agency highlighted that Trump had previously declared a deal was "imminent" 38 times in the last two months. The agency cautioned, "Until Iran announces the matter of a potential understanding, any news from Trump on this subject should be regarded the same as his previous messaging."