Trump says Iran war to end 'fairly soon,' plays down prospects of new strikes

“Iran militarily is effectively over,” Trump said, citing the destruction of its navy and surging inflation that he said has hollowed out Tehran's economy.

Published on The Global News Feed: 10 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC

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“Iran militarily is effectively over,” Trump said, citing the destruction of its navy and surging inflation that he said has hollowed out Tehran's economy.