# Trump Admits U.S. Has Not Won War Against Iran After Months of Claims
*The former president acknowledged on Truth Social that military operations have not concluded, contradicting dozens of previous statements about a swift victory.*

- Medio: Orlando Ledger News (https://orlandoledgernews.com)
- URL: https://orlandoledgernews.com/noticia/trump-admits-us-has-not-won-war-against-iran-after-months-of-claims
- Sección: World
- Autor: Orlando Ledger News Staff
- Publicado: 2026-09-08T07:11:27.188Z
> Trump acknowledges on Truth Social that U.S. has not won war with Iran, contradicting 66 prior claims of victory and predictions of low gas prices.

## Las claves

- Donald Trump admitted the U.S. has not won the war against Iran in a recent post
- The conflict has lasted over six months despite initial four-to-five-week projections
- Oil and gas prices remain high, contradicting previous forecasts of significant drops

Former President Donald Trump acknowledged on Monday that the United States has not won its ongoing conflict with Iran, marking a significant shift from his previous assertions. In a post on Truth Social, Trump admitted that the war had not concluded despite having claimed victory dozens of times since launching strikes in late February. The former president initially predicted the conflict would wrap up within "four to five weeks," but it has now lasted for over six months.

### Contradictory Statements and Military Costs

A Daily Beast analysis found that Trump had boasted about winning the war at least 66 times since the military operations began. For instance, after the United Kingdom rebuffed his plea to get involved in March, he stated on social media: "We don't need people that join Wars after we've already won!" He added four days later, "Let me tell you, we’ve won... We won the—in the first hour, it was over. We won." During an April press conference, Trump further claimed, "We’re the winner. We won. Okay. They are militarily defeated." The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding these latest admissions.

### Impact on Oil and Gas Prices

In his recent post, Trump wrote that oil prices would drop precipitously when they win the war with Iran, predicting gas could fall below two dollars per gallon. However, he acknowledged in the same statement that this victory has not yet occurred. This admission contrasts sharply with previous forecasts made by both Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. During an Oval Office gathering on August 6, Trump stated gas would get as low as $1.85 a gallon once the war ended. Similarly, Bessent claimed in July that prices might return to three dollars or less by Labor Day, as this newspaper reported in [Trump Says No Rush to End Iran War as Conflict Hits Six Months](/noticia/trump-says-no-rush-to-end-iran-war-as-conflict-hits-six-months).

### Current Economic Reality

The reality of oil and gas prices has remained higher during the conflict than before it started. The passage of oil through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed and occasionally halted, impacting supply chains. Last week, diesel prices hit a record high in the U.S., while AAA reported that gas prices went up nearly 40 percent. The current national average for gas is $4.15 per gallon, which is nearly a dollar more than it cost last Labor Day. As of now, Bessent's claim that prices would drop to three dollars has not materialized, with the average gallon costing 32 cents more than when he made his initial prediction.
---
Fuente original: https://orlandoledgernews.com/noticia/trump-admits-us-has-not-won-war-against-iran-after-months-of-claims