https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-says-u-s-hopefully-nearing-end-of-iran-war-as-saudi-arabia-houthis-trade-strikesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-says-u-s-hopefully-nearing-end-of-iran-war-as-saudi-arabia-houthis-trade-strikeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-says-u-s-hopefully-nearing-end-of-iran-war-as-saudi-arabia-houthis-trade-strikes#u74853Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:40:33 +0000President 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 mattersThe conflict has caus