In brief
On Oct. 30, Donald Trump said in a KCMO radio interview that the conflict with Iran would end soon and that the U.S. would block Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The remarks echo a similar March 9 statement, indicating a firmer stance on the issue. The comments are part of ongoing U.S. policy discussions on Iran amid sanctions and diplomatic efforts.
On Friday, October 30, President Donald Trump told KCMO radio that the conflict between the United States and Iran would end soon. It’s going to end very soon, he said, adding that the U.S. would not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.
Trump said the U.S. and Iran are currently fighting a war and that the United States would do whatever it takes to prevent the Iranian regime from gaining nuclear weapons. The interview was covered by Xinhua, which reported the comments in a news briefing later that day.
It’s going to end very soon.
Earlier this year, Trump made a similar statement on March 9, saying the Iran war would end “very soon” and that the United States would “go further.” The comments drew comparisons to past presidents’ use of short‑term language during international tensions.
According to a BusinessUpturn story dated 50 minutes ago, during the same week described as “earlier this week” Trump said, “We have to make that decision: we blow them up or we make a deal,” adding that the war would end “very soon, one way or another.” The BusinessUpturn report notes that Trump was speaking to business leaders about potential next steps in resolving the conflict.
These remarks come amid ongoing sanctions and diplomatic talks. The U.S. government continues to monitor Iran’s nuclear program, and the Pentagon has stated that it is prepared for a range of responses if Tehran’s missile and nuclear ambitions increase.
For people following international news, Trump’s comments suggest a shift toward a more decisive stance, but observers note that the specifics of how the conflict would end remain unclear.