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Trump says US will win Iran war soon; does not rule out strikes before midterms

2 sources · first seen 07:27 28 Sept · updated 07:38 28 Sept

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  • Trump said the US-Iran conflict would be won “very soon”
  • He declined to rule out military strikes before the US midterm elections
  • Renewed conflict risks oil volatility, exposing Indian energy companies and broader equities

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US-Iran standoff over reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Oil rose as Iran threatened to widen the conflict and held to a seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump rejected the proposal. Iran said indirect talks with the US remained open; Trump said the conflict could end soon but did not rule out further strikes.

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2 reports · earliest 07:27
Business StandardIran war will be won very soon, pre-midterm strikes possible, says Trump07:27MintUS-Iran war news LIVE: Trump says war with Iran will be won 'very soon,' pre-midterm strikes also likely07:38