President Trump Predicts Swift End to Iran War, Citing Past Military Strikes on Nuclear Sites

US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday, October 17, 2026, that the ongoing war with Iran would conclude 'very quickly,' linking the end of hostilities to lower energy costs for American consumers. Speaking at a campaign rally in Kentucky, Trump defended previous military strikes against Iranian targets as necessary preemptive actions to neutralize Tehran's nuclear ambitions, asserting that these operations successfully crippled Iran's nuclear development capabilities.