Trump claims US is nearing end of Iran war and holding direct talks

Al Jazeera · first seen 17.09.2026

US President Trump announced that the United States is nearing the end of the conflict with Iran and asserted that direct talks are taking place.

Trump claims US is nearing the end of the conflict with Iran
Trump asserts direct talks are occurring with Tehran

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Al Jazeera — Iran war live: Trump says US nearing end of war, claims Tehran direct talks

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