President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House briefing room on Tuesday, stating that the United States has reached a decisive point in the conflict with Iran.
Standing alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the President indicated that the active phase of Operation Epic Fury may be nearing its conclusion.
"I think we are going to end it; I can’t tell you for sure. We have won this war," Trump told reporters during the urgent afternoon update.
The President further emphasized the state of the Iranian military, asserting that from a tactical standpoint, the opposition has been neutralized.
"We have won this, militarily they are dead," Trump added, noting that the Iranian leadership has been significantly weakened throughout the campaign.
Remarks during the briefing also touched upon the prospect of regime change, though the administration focused primarily on the current degradation of Iranian command structures.
The update comes as the United States implements a five-day pause on strikes against Iranian power plants to facilitate diplomatic discussions.
Trump revealed that Tehran has recently signaled a desire for de-escalation, allegedly offering what the President described as a "very valuable present."
Administration sources suggest this "gift" relates to significant concessions regarding Iran’s oil and natural gas sectors.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth provided technical context to the President’s remarks, detailing the success of recent precision operations under the Epic Fury mandate.
Despite the optimistic tone regarding a military victory, officials clarified that a formal peace agreement has not yet been finalized.
The President expressed hope that the current negotiations will successfully wind down the conflict without further large-scale kinetic action.
This briefing marks one of the most significant shifts in rhetoric since the start of the regional hostilities.
International observers are closely monitoring the five-day strike pause to see if the Iranian leadership will meet the terms set by Washington.
The White House maintains that the primary goal remains regional stability and the permanent removal of threats to U.S. interests.