In short
Trump suggests the US could end its war on Iran now, but insists on a long-lasting resolution. The US has declared victory, while Iran has renounced nuclear ambitions.
Key points
- US President Donald Trump has indicated that the US could end its war on Iran now, but wa…: US President Donald Trump has indicated that the US could end its war on Iran now, but wants to ensure that the outcome "lasts for a long time".
- Trump claimed that the US defeated Iran militarily and financially and stressed that Tehr…: Trump claimed that the US defeated Iran militarily and financially and stressed that Tehran would "never have a nuclear weapon".
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US could end war on Iran now, but wants outcome to 'last for a long time', Trump says
22 October 2026 07:51 BST
US President Donald Trump said that Washington could end its war on Iran now, but wants to make sure the outcome "lasts for a long time".
"It'll end very soon. We could leave now, but we want to make sure it lasts for a long time," Trump said at a rally in South Carolina.
The US president claimed that they defeated Iran militarily and financially, and stressed that Tehran would "never have a nuclear weapon".