Trump says U.S. ‘hopefully’ nearing end of Iran war as Saudi Arabia, Houthis trade strikes
President Donald Trump stated Wednesday that the war with Iran, which began February 28, is "hopefully" nearing an end in the near term. Trump claims he has spoken directly with Tehran and asserts that Iranians "want to make a deal." To advance this endgame, Trump plans to meet with Gulf leaders next week during the UN General Assembly. These diplomatic efforts occur alongside continued regional volatility, including US military action against Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing strikes between Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces.
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- ✓ The war between the US and Iran began on February 28.
- ✓ President Trump plans to meet with Gulf leaders next week during the UN General Assembly to discuss the Iran war.
- ✓ Trump claims he has spoken directly with Tehran and that Iran wants to make a deal.
- ✓ Trump stated the war is "hopefully" coming to an end in the near term.
What changed
President Trump revealed direct communications with Tehran and scheduled a summit with Gulf leaders at the UN next week.
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Trump signals Iran war end as he plans Gulf leader talks
President Donald Trump stated Wednesday that the war with Iran, which began February 28, is "hopefully" nearing an end in the near term. Trump claims he has spoken directly with Tehran and asserts that Iranians "want to make a deal." To advance this endgame, Trump plans to meet with Gulf leaders next week during the UN General Assembly. These diplomatic efforts occur alongside continued regional volatility, including US military action against Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing strikes between Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces.
Why it matters
The conflict has caused significant regional instability and civilian casualties, leading a UN-commissioned panel to cite reasonable grounds for possible US war crimes. The US continues to support Saudi Arabia, recently clearing a $24.3b military aircraft sale to Riyadh. The House Speaker has maintained that Tehran will not obtain a nuclear weapon.
What is confirmed
- The war between the US and Iran began on February 28.
- President Trump plans to meet with Gulf leaders next week during the UN General Assembly to discuss the Iran war.
- Trump claims he has spoken directly with Tehran and that Iran wants to make a deal.
- Trump stated the war is "hopefully" coming to an end in the near term.
Still unconfirmed
- The US military obliterated two Iranian boats attempting to steal a sea drone in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump is weighing a return to large-scale strikes against Iran.
- UN-commissioned rights experts believe the US committed war crimes through strikes that killed Iranian civilians.
What to watch next
- Outcome of the Trump-Gulf leader meetings at the UN General Assembly
- Confirmation of a formal deal or ceasefire agreement with Tehran
- Updates on the $24.3b military aircraft sale to Saudi Arabia
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (11)
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com — US-Iran War Live Updates: US military 'obliterates' two Iranian boats over attempt to 'steal' sea drone in Hormuz
- Axios — Scoop: Trump to hold Iran talks with Gulf leaders next week
- The Jerusalem Post — Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East
- Yahoo — Trump to hold talks on Iran with Gulf leaders next week, Axios reports
- Ynetnews — Trump plans Iran summit at UN: ‘They want to make a deal’
- CNBC — Trump plans to meet Gulf leaders at UN next week on Iran war's endgame: report
- www.timesnownews.com — Iran-US War Live: Trump Claims Direct Talks With Tehran, Says Conflict ‘Hopefully’ Nearing End
- i24news.tv — Trump To Meet With Gulf Leaders On Iran During UNGA Next Week - Report | LIVE BLOG
- www.cbsnews.com — Iran War Updates: U.N. panel cites possible U.S. war crimes as Trump again says Iran wants a deal
- www.foxnews.com — Trump says Iran war 'hopefully' nearing end as House Speaker vows Tehran won't get nuclear weapon
- www.nation.com.pk — Trump weighs return to large-scale Iran strikes
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