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Trump says Iran war unlikely to resume
Updated 09:10 WAT, · first published 9 Nov 2026, 09:29 WAT · 6 outlets reporting
President Donald Trump told CNN that renewed fighting with Iran was "highly unlikely," according to Daily Trust. The BBC reported that the president said the US is maintaining the "status quo" but remains "locked and loaded" should the situation change. Vanguard and Channels TV noted that Trump had previously threatened to resume strikes and that US media suggested hostilities could restart after last Tuesday's midterm elections. Premium Times added that Trump described the Iran war as "effectively over" while keeping forces ready.
What we know
- Donald Trump told CNN the Iran war was "highly unlikely"
- He said the US is "locked and loaded" for any change
- US media reported possible restart of hostilities after midterm elections
- Trump previously threatened to resume strikes
- BBC noted the US is keeping the "status quo"
Sources
- Iran War ‘Highly Unlikely’ To Resume, Says Trump – Channels TV,
- Iran war ‘highly unlikely’ to resume, says Trump – Linda Ikeji's Blog,
- Trump says Iran war ‘highly unlikely’ to resume – Vanguard,
- Iran war ‘highly unlikely’ to resume, says Trump – Daily Trust,
- Trump says more US attacks on Iran 'highly unlikely' – BBC News World,
- Trump says Iran war ‘effectively over’ – Premium Times,
Updates
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by BBC News World, Premium Times
- – Now also reported by Daily Trust
- – Story published - 3 outlets
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