Did President Trump Really End 7 Wars?

US President Donald Trump

President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that he “ended seven wars” during his time in office. A closer look at the conflicts he cites reveals that while his administration played roles in ceasefires and negotiations, none of the conflicts were permanently resolved.

Israel and Iran

In June, flare-up between Israel and Iran followed Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. A U.S.– and Qatari-brokered ceasefire halted the escalation. According to CBS News, the Trump administration pressured Israel to pull back and carried out limited U.S. strikes that set back Iran’s nuclear program by one to two years.

On 23 June, Trump posted: "Officially, Iran will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 12th Hour, Israel will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 24th Hour, an Official END to THE 12 DAY WAR will be saluted by the World."

After the hostilities ended, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted his country had secured a "decisive victory" and did not mention a ceasefire.

Israel has since suggested it could strike Iran again to counter new threats.

Analysts quoted by the BBC note that Israel–Iran tensions remain unresolved, with no peace treaty in place.

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Trump administration, alongside Qatari mediation, announced a peace deal over border clashes tied to mineral resources.

Long-standing hostilities between these two countries were exacerbated after the M23 rebel group seized territory in eastern DR Congo earlier in the year.

In June, the two countries signed a peace agreement in Washington aimed at ending decades of conflict. Trump said it would help increase trade between them and the US.

USA Today reports that fighting continues despite the agreement.

Experts describe the deal as premature, with violence persisting in eastern DRC.

Armenia and Azerbaijan

Trump’s team brokered talks to normalise relations after the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The New York Times notes that constitutional changes in Armenia are still required before full implementation.

The conflict is not fully resolved; the agreement remains incomplete.

Thailand and Cambodia

Border clashes that killed dozens were paused under a ceasefire pressured by Trump’s administration. CNN reports the truce reduced fighting, but The Conversation highlights ongoing disputes and landmine accusations.

The ceasefire eased tensions but left the border conflict unresolved.

India and Pakistan

Ceasefire talks on Kashmir were facilitated by U.S. mediation. BBC reports that Pakistani officials credited Washington, while Indian officials minimised U.S. involvement.

The Kashmir dispute remains unsettled; no formal peace agreement exists.

Egypt and Ethiopia

The dispute over Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam was largely diplomatic. Trump engaged both sides and claimed a temporary peace. The Conversation notes Ethiopia continued with dam operations despite Egypt’s objections.

There was no war, and no binding deal has been signed.

Serbia and Kosovo

In 2020, Trump’s administration negotiated an economic normalisation pact between Serbia and Kosovo. The two countries signed economic normalisation agreements in the Oval Office with President Trump, but they were not at war at the time.

NDTV reports that political dialogue has since stalled.

The deal improved trade but left the core political dispute unresolved.

Verdict

According to multiple expert analyses and media reports, President Trump’s administration facilitated ceasefires and diplomatic openings but did not end any of the seven conflicts. Most remain ongoing, fragile, or unresolved; therefore, Trump’s claim of ending “7 wars” is an oversimplification.