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Trump Declares ‘Mission Accomplished’ in Iran as Conflict Drags On

Trump’s post drew criticism as only 31% of American voters approve of his handling of Iran, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll.

  • On Wednesday, President Donald Trump declared "Mission Accomplished 2026" on Truth Social, posting an image featuring himself with slain former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and former President George.
  • The slogan mirrors the 2003 "Mission Accomplished" banner displayed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln; Trump's post included a photo of Bush captioned "Mission not accomplished 2001-21."
  • Despite the claim, the war in Iran persists with no progress on key objectives like ending Tehran's nuclear program, while Mojtaba Khamenei remains firmly entrenched in power.
  • Sen. Chuck Schumer called the post "delusional," telling the Daily News that the war has increased gas prices and made the United States less safe.
  • Recent Reuters/Ipsos polling shows just 31% of voters support Trump's handling of Iran, and strategists warn this unpopular focus could hurt Republicans in November midterm elections.
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The spokesman-Review broke the news in Spokane, United States on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
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