Trump predicts swift end to Iran war, promises oil price drop

US President Donald Trump has predicted that the war with Iran will end soon and global oil prices will fall sharply once the conflict is over. However, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that military pressure will not force Tehran to surrender.

Speaking to reporters in Montana, Trump said Iran wanted the conflict to end and insisted that the country would not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. He also predicted a steep decline in oil prices after the war.

Trump expressed uncertainty about the Iranian officials involved in negotiations with Washington. He claimed that Iran’s military capabilities had been severely weakened by US strikes, including the destruction of its naval fleet and military aircraft.

The US president described Iran as a weakened regional power and said its navy and air force had suffered major losses. He also claimed that Iran’s 159 ships were no longer operational and that its fighter jets had been destroyed on the ground. These claims could not be independently verified.

In Tehran, Pezeshkian said military force and economic pressure would not compel Iran to submit to US demands. He called for stronger national unity as the country faced mounting economic and political challenges.

Pezeshkian described the current restrictions as among the most severe Iran had experienced since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. He accused Washington of deliberately worsening living conditions to fuel public anger and encourage protests against the Iranian government.

He said Iran needed to strengthen national cohesion to withstand the pressure and protect its stability.

Meanwhile, the United States is reportedly preparing contingency plans for the possible use of its massive GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, widely known as the “Mother of All Bombs,” if Trump decides to resume military operations.

According to a CNN report, US military planners are considering potential targets that include Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities. Officials familiar with the discussions reportedly raised questions about the weapon’s effectiveness against deeply buried nuclear sites.

A source cited in the report said the bomb was designed primarily for large-area destruction rather than penetrating deeply protected underground facilities. Its possible use has also raised concerns about civilian casualties and the wider consequences of renewed attacks.

The developments come as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain stalled. Washington has recently placed greater emphasis on economic pressure after reducing some military operations.

The war has also become a domestic political challenge for Trump ahead of the November midterm elections. Rising fuel costs and broader price increases linked to the conflict have added to public dissatisfaction and could affect Republican electoral prospects.

Although Trump continues to predict a rapid end to the fighting and lower oil prices, uncertainty remains over negotiations, Iran’s response and the possibility of renewed military action.