US President Donald Trump has said the conflict with Iran will end soon, rejecting claims that Tehran wants the war to continue beyond the US midterm elections. Trump expressed confidence in Washington’s position and said preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remained his administration’s top priority.
Speaking to reporters at the White House and addressing an election rally, Trump said the situation regarding Iran was progressing well. He also predicted a sharp decline in global oil prices once the conflict ends and maintained that the United States did not need assistance from other countries to deal with Tehran.
Trump said Washington had not yet taken its final decisive step and that the remaining question was how the United States wanted to achieve victory. He indicated that his administration could pursue either a favourable resolution or a tougher approach, depending on how the situation develops.
Trump Says Iran War Could End Soon
Trump claimed that Iran wanted the conflict to continue beyond the US midterm elections but insisted that Tehran’s expectations would not be fulfilled.
The US president expressed confidence in his administration’s approach and said the situation was moving in Washington’s favour. He also suggested that Iran could withdraw from the conflict immediately without changing his assessment of the outcome.
However, Trump did not announce a specific timeline for ending the war or provide details of a final decision. His remarks indicated that the United States was still considering its next steps.
The conflict remains important for international security and energy markets, with developments between Washington and Tehran closely watched by governments and investors around the world.
Trump Predicts Sharp Fall in Global Oil Prices
Trump predicted that global oil prices would drop sharply once the conflict with Iran comes to an end.
The remarks come amid concerns about the impact of regional hostilities on energy supplies and international markets. Uncertainty surrounding the conflict has increased attention on the possibility of disruptions to oil production and transportation.
An end to hostilities could ease some of the concerns affecting energy markets. However, the actual movement in oil prices will depend on several factors, including supply conditions, demand and the broader geopolitical situation.
Trump did not provide a specific estimate of how far oil prices could fall or when the predicted decline might begin.
Preventing Iran From Acquiring Nuclear Weapons
Trump reiterated that preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons was the central objective of the US campaign.
He described Iran as the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism and argued that the cost of the conflict was small compared with the long-term security goal of preventing Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
The president also referred to Iran’s nuclear facilities, claiming that attacks had left the sites in ruins. He said the United States wanted to ensure Iran remained unable to develop nuclear weapons not only in the immediate future but also five, six or ten years from now.
Trump presented the issue as a long-term priority for Washington and repeated that Iran would not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons under any circumstances.
Trump Warns Zelenskyy Over Ukraine Peace Deal
Turning to the war in Ukraine, Trump warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that failing to reach a peace agreement could have serious consequences.
Trump said Washington wanted a settlement soon and argued that Ukraine needed to be willing to negotiate an end to the conflict.
He criticised the level of US assistance provided to Kyiv, saying the United States had given Ukraine substantial support but received little in return. He urged Zelenskyy to agree to a settlement and warned that the situation would become very bad if an agreement was not reached.
Trump’s comments reflected his continued pressure on Ukraine to pursue negotiations. However, the remarks did not establish the terms of any potential agreement or indicate whether the two sides were close to reaching a settlement.
Trump Says Russia Also Wants to End the War
Trump also said Russia wanted to end the war in Ukraine following recent discussions. He did not provide further details about the talks during the remarks.
The president announced that his envoy, Steve Witkoff, was scheduled to travel to Russia the following day as diplomatic efforts continued.
The planned visit comes amid Washington’s efforts to encourage negotiations and bring the conflict to an end. Trump’s comments suggested that the US administration was seeking progress through diplomacy while urging Ukraine to agree to a settlement.
During his remarks, Trump also criticised the situation in France, describing it as very bad. He said he had previously advised France against allowing immigrants to enter the country.
Overall, Trump’s statements focused on the conflicts involving Iran and Ukraine, with the US president expressing confidence in his approach to both situations. However, the timing and outcome of any agreements remain uncertain.
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