Trump says US-Iran war 'effectively over' after midterms
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DW English reports that US President Donald Trump stated the US-Israel war with Iran "is effectively over" in a military sense, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio adding there is "no need for major combat operations" because economic pressure and negotiations are proving effective. Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei denied negotiations are taking place, claiming American statements aim to ease economic pressures and reduce oil prices. Former US ambassador Ian Kelly described the situation as a "virtual ceasefire" with significant de-escalation but unresolved central issues, particularly control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's enriched uranium. [1]
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- Where the US's war with Iran stands after the midterms
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