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Trump says U.S. ‘hopefully’ nearing end of Iran war as Saudi Arabia-Houthis trade strikes

Trump says the U.S. may be nearing the end of its nearly seven-month war with Iran, as he signals Tehran is open to a deal. Grouped from 10 articles across 6 sources.

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CNBCSep 17, 2026, 7:56 AM

Trump says U.S. ‘hopefully’ nearing end of Iran war as Saudi Arabia-Houthis trade strikes

Trump says the U.S. may be nearing the end of its nearly seven-month war with Iran, as he signals Tehran is open to a deal.

EuronewsSep 16, 2026, 8:20 PM

US House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on

For a third time, the US House has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval.

Al JazeeraSep 16, 2026, 5:36 AM

US House votes to end Iran war, 7 Republicans join in favour

For a third time, the US House approved a war powers resolution, halting Trump's ability to continue military action.

Al JazeeraSep 17, 2026, 12:00 AM

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

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

The GuardianSep 16, 2026, 12:36 PM

Houthis appear to target Mecca as House votes to end Trump’s war on Iran | First Thing

Vote comes amid Republican call to impeach defense secretary Pete Hegseth. Plus a catnapped bodega cat in Brooklyn is returned home Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ⁠Houthi drone south of Mecca yesterday before it entered prohibited airspace over the holy city. A spokesperson for the kingdom, which is fighting the Iran-aligned group in Yemen, said the security of Islam’s two holiest sites and of pilgrims was a “red line”. Mecca, home to shrines sacred to Muslims worldwide, is Islam’s holiest ​city and the focal point ‌of the annual ‌hajj pilgrimage. Meanwhile, in Washington, the US House of Representatives has voted for a third time to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution a few hours after a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report showed the conflict had cost at least $38bn and left the US stockpile of defensive missiles so depleted it could take five years to rebuild. Why is Pete Hegseth being targeted by lawmakers? Republican congressman Thomas Massie has proposed impeaching Pete Hegseth , saying the defense secretary had repeatedly violated the constitution through his handling of war with Iran and the deaths of civilians in conflicts worldwide. How is the Trump administration reversing decisions over arming Israel? Congress has been informally notified about a pending deal, with the US planning to deliver powerful 2,000lb bombs to Israel . The weapons prompted such concerns about the possibility of mass casualties in Gaza that the Biden administration paused their delivery two years ago. How has Ed Sheeran responded? In a lengthy Instagram post, the British singer said : “I have always used my platform and music to bring people from all backgrounds and cultures together … I am not complicit. I have my personal views on this devastating conflict. Just because I choose not to speak publicly, it doesn’t mean I don’t have them, and it doesn’t mean that I don’t care. Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter’s decision, it was not mine.” Continue reading...

ABC NewsSep 16, 2026, 3:07 AM

Iran live updates: House adopts Iran war powers resolution in rebuke of Trump

Crude loadings at Yanbu in the Red Sea have stopped, two sources with told ABC News Tuesday.

Al JazeeraSep 16, 2026, 2:53 PM

Iran war has cost the US $38bn: How will it impact US economy, politics?

High energy costs at the pump and strategic setback for US in the Iran war will likely cost Trump in the midterms.

EuronewsSep 16, 2026, 7:40 AM

Iran war has cost the US more than $38 billion so far, says Congressional Budget Office

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reports that up to $3 billion more is being spent on the war each month, depending on the intensity of fighting.

Al JazeeraSep 16, 2026, 3:23 PM

Ex-Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene says war on Iran must ‘stop’

Former Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed US President Donald Trump’s war on Iran.

The Straits TimesSep 16, 2026, 3:15 AM

US touts its power, avoids Iran war at G-20 energy meeting

Donald Trump has vowed to strengthen American oil production since returning to the White House in 2025.

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