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Trump Declares Iran Conflict Will End Soon, Cites US Prevention of Nuclear Weapon
At a White House event on Friday, former President Donald Trump said the war with Iran would be "over soon" and claimed that the United States had prevented Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. He also forecast that gas prices would fall, stating, "We stopped Iran from having a nuclear weapon — and the prices will come tumbling and it’s gonna be over soon, one way or the other." Trump added that he was open to direct talks with Iran but rejected a proposal from Tehran, citing uncertainty over who was leading the country: "Always open to direct talks; the biggest problem is that nobody knows who is running the country. I reject their proposal."
Trump also announced that he would not order the U.S. military to resume strikes against Iran before the November 3 midterm elections. In a social media post, he said the U.S. would not attack Iran at any time prior to the elections. He noted that his administration had been "having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran."
The conflict, now in its seventh month, had a temporary ceasefire agreement signed in June intended to establish a 60‑day pause and a framework for a lasting peace deal. The agreement collapsed within weeks as military action resumed and disagreements over control of the Strait of Hormuz continued. The strait, through which about one‑fifth of the world’s oil passes, remains a key strategic waterway. Negotiations stalled after Trump rejected an Iranian proposal late last month. Tehran had offered to reopen the strait within seven days if Washington agreed to certain conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What did Trump say about the Iran conflict?
He said the war would be over soon and claimed the U.S. prevented Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Did Trump plan to resume U.S. military strikes against Iran before the November 3 midterm elections?
No, he said he would not order the U.S. military to resume strikes against Iran before the elections and that the U.S. would not attack Iran at any time prior to the elections.