Donald Trump says Iran war could end soon, Hormuz partly open FAST-MOVING
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that the conflict with Iran will end “pretty soon” and expressed confidence that Tehran cannot sustain the fighting much longer. He said the United States is negotiating directly with Iranian representatives and claimed the country has “massive” ammunition stockpiles, denying reports of shortages.
Trump also described the Strait of Hormuz as “sort of open,” while warning that Iranian mines, drones or short‑range missiles could still threaten commercial shipping. Iranian officials, including Acting Defence Minister Brigadier General Seyed Majid Ibn Reza, said Iran is ready to give a decisive response to any threats. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticised the U.S. approach as “theatre diplomacy.”
Regional fighting continues: Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia’s Najran province injured 11 civilians, and clashes in Yemen have killed dozens of troops. Iran and Oman are reported to be close to a deal that would reopen the Hormuz waterway, though details remain unsettled.
Entities: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman · Donald Trump · Iran · Islamic Republic of Iran · Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf · Oman · Strait of Hormuz · United States
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Donald Trump said the war with Iran will end 'pretty soon'. (Trump)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is 'sort of open' and negotiations could fully open it. (Trump)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Regional attacks by Houthi forces injured civilians in Saudi Arabia’s Najran region. (Saudi military)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iran’s acting defence minister said Iran is ready to give a decisive response to any threats. (Iran acting defence minister)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Trump said he is personally involved in important talks with Iranian representatives. (Trump)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Trump claimed the United States has massive ammunition stockpiles and is not running low. (Trump)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trump said the United States controls the Strait of Hormuz through a blockade. (Trump)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trump claimed he knew about shortages in U.S. ammunition stockpiles before media reports. (Trump)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia’s Najran region injured 11 civilians, including a child. (Saudi military)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Iran and Oman are close to finalising an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. (Iranian officials)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Donald Trump said the war with Iran could end “pretty soon”. (Trump)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticized U.S. tactics as “theatre diplomacy”. (Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf)