"Trump stated, 'You're talking about to end it? Well, I think we're going to end it. I can't tell you for sure. You know, I don't like to say this. We've won this. This war has been won. The only one that likes to keep it going is the fake news.'"
"Despite Trump's claims of victory, airstrikes continued against Iran, and the U.S. military presence in the Gulf was increasing, indicating ongoing conflict."
"Trump criticized major news outlets, saying, 'And yet, if you read The New York Times or if you watch ABC Fake News or NBC Fake News, you'd say it's a close battle. It's not close at all - they're totally defeated.'"
President Trump declared that the United States has won the war with Iran, suggesting that the media is the only entity prolonging it. During a press conference, he indicated that peace talks might be underway but also hinted at potential new attacks. Despite Trump's assertions, airstrikes continued against Iran, and tensions remained high with U.S. military presence increasing in the Gulf. Trump criticized major news outlets for misrepresenting the situation, claiming they portray the conflict as ongoing when, in his view, it is not.
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