Trump says US war in Iran 'effectively over' as he plays down escalation concerns

Posted on AllSides November 9, 2026

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Donald Trump has said that the war in Iran is "effectively over" as he played down concerns that the US would escalate its military campaign against Tehran after the midterm elections.

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