The Daily Populous Tuesday June 9th, 2026 morning edition
Authored by aol.com and submitted by T_Shurt

President Trump hinted at extending the Iran timeline by another two weeks -Credit:Shawn Thew - Pool via CNP/Shutterstock

President Trump, speaking on a tele-rally, says the United States can expect "total victory" over Iran in another two weeks.

"You're really going to win it over the next two weeks when we declare total victory. It will be a total victory and it will happen very soon," Trump assured.

While Trump says another two weeks, Israel and Iran appeared to back away from further strikes Monday, hours after they traded fire for the first time since the U.S. agreed to a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago. Both countries warned that they were ready to launch retaliatory attacks if provoked.

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The renewed hostilities raised concerns that the Middle East could plunge back into a full-scale war.

Since the U.S. and Israel began striking Iran on Feb. 28, the war has shaken the global economy, driven up energy prices around the world and made many basics, including food, more expensive. Officials have been unable to turn the April ceasefire into a deal to permanently end the conflict.

The new attacks prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to call for an immediate stop to fighting between Israel and Iran.

Since the U.S. and Israel began striking Iran on Feb. 28, the war has shaken the global economy -Credit:Getty Images

Soon after, the Iranian military's joint command issued a statement that said it was halting offensive strikes. The statement said further "aggression and hostile acts" by Israel and its supporters, including in southern Lebanon, would be met with "much more severe and crushing measures than before."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking in a videotaped statement, implied that the current round of fighting was over. But he also warned that if Iran "makes the mistake and returns to attacking us, we will respond with force."

Netanyahu said Israel is continuing to operate in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah, and that Israel "has full right to self-defense, and we will exercise it to the full extent necessary."

Meanwhile, the Lebanese Health Ministry said an Israeli airstrike on the village of Zefta killed seven people Monday, including a Syrian child. Eight people were wounded. Another strike on the coastal city of Tyre killed five and wounded eight, some of them members of the Lebanese Red Cross, the ministry said.

Both countries lifted restrictions they had imposed as safety precautions. The Israeli military said most schools in Israel that closed Monday would reopen. Iran's official Mizan news agency reported that the Islamic Republic had lifted airspace restrictions affecting civilian flights.

During the truce, Iran has maintained its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz — a crucial passage for the world's oil and natural gas whose closure was the primary reason global fuel prices skyrocketed. Israel has continued to strike Hezbollah, Iran's ally in Lebanon, and pushed deeper into that country.

T_Shurt on June 9th, 2026 at 00:41 UTC »

From the article:

Trump has now claimed the United States can expect “total victory” over Iran in another two weeks. Trump has already claimed victory over Iran at least 12 times.

“You’re really going to win it over the next two weeks when we declare total victory. It will be a total victory and it will happen very soon,” Trump said.

“Two weeks” is one of Trump’s most popular phrases when it comes to anything and everything, including Russia and Ukraine.

When asked if he thought Putin wanted to end the war with Ukraine, Trump replied, “I can’t tell you that, but I’ll let you know in about two weeks.”

Trump has previously promised Americans a “full and complete healthcare plan” within two weeks, which was in 2020, and never materialized.

jolard on June 9th, 2026 at 00:35 UTC »

Everything is always 2 weeks away.

Still waiting for his incredible wonderful healthcare plan that was going to cover everyone for cheaper, and was two weeks away........in the beginning of his first term.

grytpype on June 9th, 2026 at 00:32 UTC »

Christ what an idiot