Middle East War Live: Trump Says Iran War Will Be 'over Quickly'
Trump said the conflict could end after Iran responds to a U.S. nuclear proposal, as oil prices stayed above $100 a barrel.
- On Wednesday, the United States military fired on an Iranian oil tanker after it allegedly attempted to breach a blockade in international waters, as President Donald Trump stated the conflict would be "over quickly."
- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot ruled out lifting international sanctions against Iran while the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, as Washington and Tehran demonstrate brinkmanship over oil revenue and economic pressure.
- Crude oil prices held above $100 a barrel amid the escalating tension, while British energy giant Shell announced a 19 percent increase in net profits to $5.69 billion for the first quarter.
- A senior commander from Hezbollah's elite force was killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs on Wednesday, with at least 11 other people dying in strikes across Lebanon.
- Iran is expected to respond on Thursday to a United States proposal regarding its nuclear program, while the Gulf Cooperation Council rejected Iranian claims against the UAE as "baseless," reaffirming support for Abu Dhabi.
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'It'll be over quickly': Trump predicts swift end to war with Iran
US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters US President Donald Trump predicted a swift end to the war with Iran as Tehran considered a US peace proposal that sources said would formally end the conflict while leaving unresolved key US demands that Iran suspend its nuclear programme and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
According to US President Donald Trump, Iran is said to have pledged a waiver of nuclear weapons. Tehran rejects reports that it is close to the conclusion of an agreement as "overdrawn."
Donald Trump said today that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons
Trump: Iran war will be 'over quickly,' nuclear weapon 'cannot be allowed'
REC One IDF Soldier Seriously Wounded by Explosive Drone Strike in Southern Lebanon. IDF: One Soldier Seriously Wounded, Three Lightly by Explosive Drone Strike in Southern Lebanon. Report: Saudi Pressure Forces Trump to Pause Strait of Hormuz Operation
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