On the eve of the US mid-terms, how did the administration seek damage control amid the expensive war with Iran? Trump has declared victory over Iran repeatedly, with one August 2026 Daily Beast analysis counting at least 66 such claims since February 28, 2026. Despite these repeated declarations, the continuing conflict and changing military developments have raised questions about the meaning of any victory declaration. The repeated claims became a defining feature of his messages about the war, with critics wondering why victory was declared so many times while the conflict continued. Ins X Tel FB Tick Support us with Pass: Click Title: The Price of War.