{
  "id": 15989710,
  "title": "Trump says US could leave Iran now but wants lasting outcome",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/trump-says-us-could-leave-iran-now-but-wants-lasting-outcome",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T02:11:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2026/10/22/trump-says-us-could-leave-iran-now-but-wants-lasting-outcome"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump addressed reporters at the White House as he prepared to depart on Marine One. In a recent interview, Trump expressed his intention to end the US conflict with Iran, stating that the war could conclude \"very soon.\" However, Trump emphasized his desire for a lasting outcome, claiming that Iran \"will never have a nuclear weapon.\" The President also mentioned that the US has imposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, which he dubbed the \"Trump Strait.\" This statement came amid reports from The New York Times that both US and Israeli militaries have devised plans for potential new strikes on Iran following the midterm elections. However, the Times noted that the likelihood of President Trump approving these strikes is uncertain, as he has previously blocked plans to resume major combat operations this year. The US-Iran conflict began on February 28th, leading to retaliatory missile and drone attacks from Tehran, effectively blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global energy supply route. Furthermore, a memorandum of understanding signed in June through Pakistani and Qatari mediation has stalled due to disagreements, particularly regarding navigation in the strait.",
  "summary": "The remarks came amid reports that the US and Israeli militaries have developed plans for renewed strikes after the US midterm elections.",
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        "published": "2026-10-21T09:59:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Insider",
        "title": "Peter Thiel breaks with Trump over Iran war: 'We should not have done it'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/peter-thiel-breaks-with-trump-over-iran-war-we-should-not-have-done-it",
        "published": "2026-10-22T01:11:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Trump says US could leave Iran now but wants lasting outcome",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/trump-says-us-could-leave-iran-now-but-wants-lasting-outcome-15990109",
        "published": "2026-10-22T02:11:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "US, Israel plan ‘short but intensive’ strikes on Iran after mid-term elections; will Trump approve?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/us-israel-plan-short-but-intensive-strikes-on-iran-after-mid-term",
        "published": "2026-10-22T02:57:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Trump: We are not negotiating with Iran. something will happen fairly soon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/trump-we-are-not-negotiating-with-iran-something-will-happen-fairly",
        "published": "2026-10-22T04:36:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}