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Iran war live: Trump says US nearing end of war, claims Tehran direct talks

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

President Trump says the US is nearing the end of the conflict with Iran and claims direct talks with Tehran.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC.

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