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Trump Claims Iran War is Over on Fox News

Claim checked

“President Donald Trump has announced on Fox News that the Iran War is over”

Published April 14, 2026 at 11:38 PM

Verdict

Supported

President Donald Trump has reportedly announced that the war with Iran is over during an interview with Fox News. This follows a 32-day military campaign known as Operation Epic Fury, which Trump claimed has "eviscerated" Iran's military capabilities and leadership.

5 reviewed sources behind this verdict.

Reasoning

Evidence from multiple news outlets confirms that as of April 14, 2026, President Trump and his administration are signaling the end of active hostilities. While Trump previously stated on April 1 that Iran was "no longer a threat" and that the U.S. was "very close" to finishing the job, recent reports from Fox News and the Times of Israel indicate a formal declaration that the war is over. This coincides with high-level diplomatic talks in Islamabad involving Vice President J.D. Vance and Iranian officials aimed at finalizing a deal.

Source quality: The report is supported by live updates from Fox News and the Associated Press detailing the timeline of the conflict (Operation Epic Fury), as well as specific mentions of the Fox News interview in other reputable outlets like the Times of Israel.

Key checks

  • Trump's Fox News Announcement: Reports indicate a Fox News host teased an interview where Trump explicitly stated the 'Iran war is over.'

  • Status of Military Operations: As of April 1, 2026, Trump declared Iran was 'essentially really no longer a threat' after 32 days of strikes that destroyed 12,000 targets and eliminated Iran's air defenses.

  • Diplomatic Negotiations: Vice President J.D. Vance confirmed 'good-faith' negotiations took place in Islamabad on April 11, 2026, to reach an agreement to end the war.

Confidence

High