President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth listens. via Associated PressA BBC expert has delivered a brutal reality check to Donald Trump over his claim that America has “already won” the war in Iran. He even said over the course of the weekend regarding the British aircraft carrier proposal, he said we’ve won the war already. Well clearly, that hasn’t happened.”AdvertisementBowen also said Iran will be hoping that the huge spike in oil prices triggered by the war could convince Trump to call off the war. He said: “What we’re seeing is a continuation of their strategy, which is essentially to spread the pain.

Source: Huffington Post March 09, 2026 13:20 UTC