
AI-generated summary
The US and Israel launched military operations against Iran on February 28. A ceasefire agreement was reached in June with mediation from Pakistan, but the US resumed large-scale strikes on July 8, alleging Iran violated terms related to the Strait of Hormuz.
LONDON, September 4. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump is convinced that his country’s victory over Iran is at hand.
In US president's words, "we have already won, because they can’t get a nuclear weapon," he told GB News in an interview.
"I did the right thing," the US leader continued, adding that when Washington launched its military operation against the Islamic Republic, Iran was "two weeks may be four weeks away from having a nuclear weapon."
Now Iran has been thrown 25 years back, Trump added.
Besides, Trump assured that the US operation against Iran is a success, and his country now controls the Strait of Hormuz.
The US and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28. In June, Washington and Tehran, with Islamabad acting as mediator, signed a memorandum of understanding providing for an immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon. However, in the early morning hours of July 8, the US resumed large-scale strikes against Iran, accusing it of violating the terms of the agreements reached on the Strait of Hormuz.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US will maintain or increase military presence in the Strait of Hormuz to assert control.
Likely · Within weeks
Iran may respond diplomatically or militarily to US claims of victory and alleged ceasefire violations.
Possible · Within weeks

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