Iran is running out of options, Trump says, as US military continues to hit regime - Fox News
President Donald Trump stated that the conflict with Iran could conclude shortly after the upcoming election, claiming Tehran is running out of options. He emphasized that the U.S. has successfully targeted Iranian military assets and is not currently seeking a new nuclear deal.
Why it matters
The status of U.S.-Iran relations is a major geopolitical factor affecting global security and energy markets.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the Iran war could end as soon as the election is over while stating Tehran is running out of options as U.S. attacks continue.
“We've knocked out nine of their ships. I would say that the attacks are caused by us.
“You're going to see you're going to see a lot more. We've taken out about nine of their tankers," he said.
“I think the war is going to end immediately after the election,” Trump told reporters before saying Iran “can't hold out any longer.”
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