Trump Says Iran War ‘Pretty Much Complete’ After Call With Putin

preCharge News POLITICS — President Donald Trump said Monday that the war against Iran could be nearing its conclusion and confirmed he discussed the conflict with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call.

“I think the war is very complete, pretty much,” Trump told CBS News.

Trump Says Iran’s Military Capabilities Severely Weakened

President Claims Iran Has Lost Key Forces

Trump said Iran’s military infrastructure had been heavily degraded during the conflict.

“They have no navy, no communications, they’ve got no Air Force,” Trump said, according to CBS reporter Jennifer Jacobs Jiang, who posted details of the interview on social media platform X.

Trump added that Iran’s missile and drone programs had also been significantly disrupted.

“Their missiles are down to a scatter. Their drones are being blown up all over the place, including their manufacturing of drones,” he said.

“If you look, they have nothing left. There’s nothing left in a military sense.”

NEW—In a phone interview, President Trump told me the war could be over soon: “I think the war is very complete, pretty much. They have no navy, no communications, they’ve got no Air Force.” He added that the U.S. is “very far” ahead of his initial 4-5 week estimated time frame.
— Weijia Jiang (@weijia) March 9, 2026

Markets Rise After Trump’s Comments

Investors React to Signs of De-escalation

Following the remarks posted online by Jiang, U.S. stock markets rallied as investors responded to the possibility that the conflict could soon end.

Major indices tied to the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite rose after the comments circulated, reflecting hopes that tensions in the Middle East could ease.

Trump also said the timeline for ending the war had moved faster than he initially expected.

According to Jiang, the president said the United States is now “very far” ahead of his earlier projection that the conflict might last four to five weeks.

Trump Rejects Communication With Iran’s New Supreme Leader

No Message for Mojtaba Khamenei

Trump said he had no intention of communicating with Mojtaba Khamenei, who was recently announced as Iran’s new supreme leader.

“I have no message for him. None, whatsoever,” Trump told CBS.

The leadership transition in Iran followed the reported death of longtime Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, which dramatically reshaped the country’s political landscape.

Putin Offers Proposals to End the Conflict

Kremlin Says Russia Seeking Rapid Resolution

During the call between Trump and Putin, the Russian leader presented proposals aimed at ending the war quickly, according to the Kremlin.

Yuri Ushakov told reporters that Putin had outlined possible steps toward a resolution of the conflict.

The details of those proposals were not publicly disclosed.

Russia has sought to position itself as a potential mediator in the crisis, which has raised concerns about regional stability and global energy markets.