Trump Declares Iran War 'Almost Over,' US Weighs Mojtaba Khamenei's Replacement
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Trump Declares Iran War 'Pretty Much Over,' Eyes Khamenei Replacement
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News18•10-03-2026, 01:37
Trump Declares Iran War 'Pretty Much Over,' Eyes Khamenei Replacement
•President Trump declared the US-Israeli war with Iran "pretty much over," stating the American military is far ahead of schedule.
•Trump claimed Iran's military is decimated, with no navy, air force, or effective missile/drone capabilities left.
•Operation Epic Fury, launched Feb 28, killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and over 1,300 people, but also caused global crude oil prices to surge over 10% due to Iran controlling the Strait of Hormuz.
•Trump rejected Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader, demanding a say in the successor and threatening he "won't last long" without US approval; Israel also threatened the successor.
•Trump is considering taking control of the Strait of Hormuz, warning Iran against blocking shipments, while France and allies prepare a "defensive" mission for the waterway.
![More To Come | US President Donald Trump told CNN in a nine minute telephone interview that the biggest wave of attacks on Iran is yet to come. He also said that the operations could go beyond the earlier projected four to five weeks. “We’re already substantially ahead of our time projections. But whatever the time is, [it’s] OK, whatever it takes,” Trump said at the White House.](https://images.cnbctv18.com/uploads/2026/03/2026-03-02t170729z-1346184235-rc2hwjal0mz7-rtrmadp-3-usa-trump-2026-03-ffa345739422bff8ea8bb5d3c5a242ed-1024x683.jpg?impolicy=website&width=400&height=225)
