Trump: Iran 'Has No Choice' but a Deal to End War
Washington, D.C. - June 7, 2026
President Trump Says Iran Has No Choice but to Agree to Deal Ending War with United States
President Donald Trump stated that Iranian leaders have not yet agreed to a deal to end the ongoing war with the United States because they are “strong” and “proud,” but he predicted they will ultimately come to terms because “they’ve got no choice.”
Trump made the comments during an interview with NBC News “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The conflict, now in its fourth month, continues amid a fragile ceasefire and stalled negotiations.
The president compared the current situation to the Vietnam War, which he said lasted 19 years, noting that he is “into three months” of the present conflict. He said Democratic critics would likely not press him on the timeline if political roles were reversed.
Trump asserted that the U.S. and Israeli campaign, which began with strikes on Iran on February 28, has “totally destroyed” Iran’s military, though he acknowledged that Tehran retains some remaining capability.
“I would say percentage-wise, maybe 21%-22% of their missiles,” Trump said. “It’s a lot of missiles, but it’s not what it was when we first attacked.”
Recent Developments in the Conflict
This week, Iranian drones struck Kuwait International Airport on June 3, killing one person and wounding dozens. The attack briefly closed the country’s main aviation hub. The incident occurred during a ceasefire first reached in April and extended multiple times since.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told House lawmakers on Wednesday that the offensive U.S. operation, code-named Epic Fury, “has concluded.” He described subsequent American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz as “defensive in nature,” carried out in response to Iranian attacks on shipping.
Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for global oil traffic, has contributed to higher crude oil prices and increased U.S. gasoline costs.
Trump’s Position on Negotiations
Trump indicated this week that he is prepared to pursue alternatives if Tehran does not agree to a negotiated settlement. In a Wednesday interview, he described it as “unlikely” that the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, imposed after Tehran shut the strait, would remain in force by Labor Day. He also stated that the options include signing a deal “or we do it the other way. And the other way is not nice.”
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The president has pushed back on critics who have urged a faster resolution, emphasizing that the talks will take time given the history of conflict between the parties.
The situation remains fluid as both sides navigate the ceasefire and ongoing diplomatic efforts. Additional developments are expected in the coming weeks as negotiations continue.
