Nobel Peace Prize 2026 set to be announced

President Donald Trump has claimed that he should receive the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, as announced this Friday, despite his ongoing war against Iran. He stated that he resolved eight conflicts and prevented the world's total destruction, claiming a "very positive thing" by stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The president also questioned whether the committee might not grant him the award this time, describing it as a "great discredit" if they did not.

Trump has a well-known obsession with the Nobel Peace Prize, repeatedly linking his actions in international conflicts to his chances of receiving the award since taking office in 2025. However, a peace agreement with Iran has not been reached, and the conflict with Russia's invasion of Ukraine remains unresolved. Despite the ongoing conflicts, Trump defended his candidacy, asserting that his international actions surpass those of other presidents.

He acknowledged he "doubts" the committee's final decision but insisted that his actions have been more significant than those of other presidents. The Nobel Peace Prize selection process involves shortlisted candidates being evaluated by the organization's permanent advisory board, which consists of Norwegian university professors with extensive experience in relevant subject areas.

The Nobel Committee then engages in an exhaustive discussion of the most likely candidates, aiming for unanimity in selecting the winner. However, if unanimity is not achieved, a simple majority decision is made. The committee does not directly announce the names of the nominees and relies on speculation based on nominations submitted by individuals or organizations. The winner will be announced in Oslo on December 9, 2026.