They Better Not Try Anything Cute or It’s Going to Be the End of That Country

President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could be nearing its conclusion, telling CBS News in a phone interview that the conflict is pretty much complete.

“I think the war is very complete, pretty much. They have no navy, no communications, they’ve got no Air Force,” Trump… pic.twitter.com/h1nxRmwGXO

— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) March 9, 2026

… said, adding that the United States is “very far” ahead of his initial timeline of four to five weeks.

Asked about Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, whom he has previously criticized, Trump said, “I have no message for him. None, whatsoever.” He added that he has someone in mind to replace Khamenei but did not provide further details.

Trump also commented on the Strait of Hormuz, saying ships are currently moving through the waterway but that he is “thinking about taking it over.”

He warned Tehran against further escalation, saying, “They’ve shot everything they have to shoot, and they better not try anything cute or it’s going to be the end of that country.”