Has Trump Actually Solved 9 Wars As He Claims? No—Here’s What’s True

BreakingBusinessHas Trump Actually Solved 9 Wars As He Claims? No—Here’s What’s TrueBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorApr 26, 2026, 11:13am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplinePresident Donald Trump credits himself with resolving nine conflicts—after saying repeatedly he’s solved the eight “wars” listed below—and while he has clearly tried to improve relations in most of these situations, there’s no evidence he’s been able to bring a lasting peace to any of them. President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrives at the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC on September 29, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesKey FactsArmenia and Azerbaijan: The agreement Trump brokered last year was widely considered a historic breakthrough in the 40-year conflict, but no military action was underway at the time from either side. The treaty, signed in the Oval Office, establishes diplomatic relations between the two countries and mandates the construction of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity connecting Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave, which is separated from the rest of the country by Armenia.Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda: The two countries signed an agreement in December at the White House to force Rwandan troops to withdraw from eastern Congo within 90 days and establish a regional economic framework. Still, fighting continues between the two sides—though there are small signs of progress, including Congo’s army beginning to take steps last month to disarm a militant group linked to Rwanda’s 1994 genocide.Israel and Iran: Ending the so-called 12-day war in June 2025, Trump announced a ceasefire shortly after the U.S. bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities, which Trump claimed at the time helped avoid a larger conflict....