{
  "id": 7989015,
  "title": "Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/trump-hopes-iran-war-nearing-end-as-houthi-saudi-fighting-escalates-7989015",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T08:52:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260917/trump-hopes-iran-war-nearing-end-as-houthi-saudi-fighting-escalates"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump expressed optimism that the war against Iran might be nearing an end, as the conflict, which has been raging for seven months, has intensified with Saudi airstrikes targeting Yemen and Houthi forces launching drones and missiles at Saudi cities. The Iranian-backed Houthis have made rapid gains in Yemen, along the Red Sea, and their attacks on Saudi Arabia, coupled with damages to the East-West oil pipeline, have expanded Iran's influence in the war and heightened concerns over global oil supply risks. In response, the United States bolstered its travel warnings for Saudi Arabia, prohibiting government personnel from venturing within a 20-mile radius of the Yemen border. Despite this heightened tension, just hours after news of the Saudi-Houthi clash, Trump told reporters that the end of the war seemed to be in sight. He noted that Iran was seeking a deal and hinted at past discussions with Tehran.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped an end to the war against Iran was near, as the conflict, in its seventh month, escalated with Saudi aircraft pounding Yemen and Houthi fighters launching drones and missiles at Saudi cities. The Iran-backed Houthis' lightning advance in Yemen along the Red Sea and their attacks on Saudi Arabia, along with attacks that damaged Saudi Arabia's…",
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    "outlets": 10,
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        "published": "2026-09-17T02:46:58.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/report-trump-to-meet-gulf-leaders-at-un-to-discuss-iran-war",
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        "outlet": "CNBC World",
        "title": "Trump plans to meet Gulf leaders at UN next week on Iran war's endgame: report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/trump-plans-to-meet-gulf-leaders-at-un-next-week-on-iran-wars-endgame",
        "published": "2026-09-17T03:21:50.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/trump-hopes-iran-war-nearing-end-as-houthi-saudi-fighting-escalates",
        "published": "2026-09-17T04:36:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/trump-hopes-iran-war-nearing-end-as-houthi-saudi-fighting-escalates-7953325",
        "published": "2026-09-17T04:46:31.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Report: Trump set to hold talks on Iran with Gulf leaders next week",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/report-trump-set-to-hold-talks-on-iran-with-gulf-leaders-next-week",
        "published": "2026-09-17T04:46:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Trump hopes Iran war is moving towards an end",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/trump-hopes-iran-war-is-moving-towards-an-end",
        "published": "2026-09-17T04:58:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun",
        "title": "Trump Hopes Iran War Nearing End as Houthi-Saudi Fighting Escalates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/trump-hopes-iran-war-nearing-end-as-houthi-saudi-fighting-escalates-7981724",
        "published": "2026-09-17T08:04:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/trump-hopes-iran-war-nearing-end-as-houthi-saudi-fighting-escalates-7983968",
        "published": "2026-09-17T08:22:04.000Z"
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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."
}