Trump says Iran war could end soon, without outlining a plan

Conflict · First reported 30 Oct, 12:16 · Updated 12:31

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Trump said he expected the war with Iran to end soon and repeated that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon. The report gives no details on how the conflict might end, while also describing possible US military action and ongoing Qatari mediation.

Trump said the war would be “wrapped up soon” and called for a guarantee that Iran would never have a nuclear weapon, but offered no details on ending the conflict.
Trump had said the US would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections; a report citing two US officials said US forces could be ready for new operations within 96 hours of an order.
A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran for mediation talks, while Iran has called for an end to the US naval blockade and the lifting of sanctions before formal peace negotiations.

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Key facts

Trump’s statement: He said the war would be wrapped up soon and called for a guarantee that Iran would never have a nuclear weapon.
US election pledge: Trump said the US would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections.
Reported military readiness: Two US officials told CNN that forces could be prepared for new operations within 96 hours of an order.
Mediation: A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Friday for talks with Iranian officials.
Iran’s stated conditions: Iran said an end to the US naval blockade and the lifting of sanctions were necessary before formal peace negotiations.