Trump says 'hopefully we are towards end' of Iran war
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - US PresidentDonald Trump said on Wednesday he hoped an end to the war against Iran was near and a media report separately said he is expected to meet Gulf leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to discuss the conflict. His comments come with the Iran war in its seventh month and with no immediate end in sight. Axios…
US President Donald Trump expressed hope on Wednesday that the ongoing conflict with Iran is nearing its conclusion, as reported by Axios. This comes amid the seventh month of the war with no clear resolution in sight. Trump's comments follow his meeting with Gulf leaders, scheduled for next week in New York, where the focus will reportedly be on US plans for a postwar strategy, according to unnamed sources.
Trump reiterated that he has heard directly from Iran, although he did not provide further details. The US leader also mentioned Iran's desire for a deal, leaving the outcome of these discussions uncertain. Oil prices have continued to decline as concerns over potential Middle East supply disruptions lessen, according to market reports.
The conflict, which began on February 28 with US and Israeli attacks on Iran, has resulted in thousands of casualties and the displacement of millions, with both nations failing to achieve their desired outcomes. Trump has expressed a desire to weaken Iran's nuclear capabilities, despite Iran maintaining that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
The rising oil and gas prices resulting from the war have become a significant issue for Trump's Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections.
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