Trump expresses hope for end to Iran war amid Houthi-Saudi escalation

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President Trump stated on or before September 17, 2026 that the United States is "hopefully toward the end" of the Iran war and that Iran wants to make a deal, claiming he has heard from Iran directly. The statement came as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalated.

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Trump: We are hopefully toward the end of the Iran war. Iran wants to make a deal. Reporter: Have you heard from them? Trump: Yeah.

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Trump: We are hopefully toward the end of the Iran war. Iran wants to make a deal. Reporter: Have you heard from them? Trump: Yeah.

Trump says 'hopefully we are towards end' of Iran war - Reuters

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Trump says 'hopefully we are towards end' of Iran war Reuters

Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates - Reuters

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Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates Reuters

Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates

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Trump also said he had heard from Iran “directly”, without elaborating.