Trump Declares US Is ‘Winning Big In Iran,’ Says Results Will Be Seen ‘Very, Very Shortly’

According to a report by the Times of Israel on Friday July 17, 2026, US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in Washington’s military campaign against Iran, saying the United States is making significant progress and suggesting that the outcome of its efforts will soon become clear.

Speaking during an address focused primarily on election security, Trump briefly turned to the conflict in the Middle East, declaring, “winning big in Iran and you will see the fruits of that labor very, very shortly.”

His remarks came as the United States broadened its military operations overnight, extending its air campaign with strikes targeting key bridges in Iran. The attacks formed part of a wider effort aimed at damaging infrastructure that US officials believe supports Tehran’s ability to maintain pressure over the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.

The latest escalation indicates Washington’s continuing strategy of increasing military and economic pressure on Iran, as tensions between the two countries remain high and the conflict shows little sign of easing…....