President Donald Trump renews his push for the Nobel Peace Prize, making a late-case argument ahead of the award announcement expected on Friday. He tells outlets that he “settled eight wars” and adds that “another one is coming,” linking his remarks to an ongoing Iran war and recent Middle East developments. He also repeats claims about hostage returns connected to Gaza.
The outlets describe Trump’s remarks as a closing pitch for the prize rather than an official campaign announcement. The reporting varies slightly in emphasis: some focus on his statement about ending eight conflicts, while others highlight the timing of his comments relative to difficulty achieving a lasting ceasefire with Iran. Taken together, the sources present the same core theme—Trump reiterates his record as justification for the Nobel Peace Prize—while noting that his administration’s efforts to secure durable outcomes, particularly in Iran, have faced ongoing challenges.