The 80-year-old Republican's comments about the US war against Iran have shifted, sometimes dramatically and quickly, since the conflict erupted on February 28. He has repeatedly declared victory, claiming Iran's military capabilities were utterly defeated, only to later tweak the war timeline or threaten Tehran with more strikes. Here are some of the main examples of Trump's threats against Iran, and how he has dialed them back. - March 23 -Two days later Trump extended the deadline for five days, citing "very good and productive conversations" with Iran. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement- June 11, five hours later -Five hours later Trump said he "cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening," citing progress in negotiations towards securing a deal aimed at ending the war.