Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Trump Says Iran War Will End, Warns of Two Outcomes
Donald Trump said the war with Iran would come to an end.
He warned that it could end in a “nice” way or a “not-so-nice” way.
Trump claimed Iran’s military had been badly weakened.
He also described the US presence near the Strait of Hormuz as a “wall of steel.”
He claimed that only ships allowed by the United States could pass.
Trump said the US Navy was working to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.
He made these remarks in Maryland while announcing a new shipyard project.
Anduril Industries plans to invest $3.7 billion, and the Navy has committed up to $2.9 billion.
The shipyard is expected to make parts for Virginia-class submarines.
Donald Trump said the Iran war would end, warning the outcome could come the “nice way” or the “not-so-nice way.”
Speaking at Sparrows Point, Maryland, on Tuesday, October 6, Trump claimed Iran’s military had been severely weakened.
Trump described the US operation around the Strait of Hormuz as a “wall of steel” and claimed only US-approved ships could pass.
He said the US Navy was ensuring Iran would never obtain a nuclear weapon.
The remarks came as Trump announced a shipyard project with up to $6.6 billion in combined investment from Anduril Industries and the US Navy.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Anduril Industries, and the US Navy.
- What
- Trump discussed the Iran war and announced a shipyard project with up to $6.6 billion in combined investment.
- When
- Tuesday, October 6; the articles do not specify a year.
- Where
- Sparrows Point, Maryland; Trump also discussed US operations around the Strait of Hormuz.
- Why
- Trump said the United States needed to finish the conflict and prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon; the shipyard project is intended to produce submarine components.
- Anduril investment
- $3.7 billion for the shipyard project.
- Navy contribution
- Up to $2.9 billion through a contract tied to production outcomes.
- Combined investment
- Up to $6.6 billion.
- Shipyard name
- Arsenal-2.
- Shipyard location
- Sparrows Point, Maryland.
- Planned production
- Components for Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines, including torpedo tubes.
- Trump’s description of the operation
- A “wall of steel”; Trump claimed only US-approved ships were allowed through.
