# Rubio says Trump wants to end Iran war ‘peacefully’ as both sides prepare for strikes

https://mins.news/en/item/124837

- CNBC, 2026-11-02 02:39 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/02/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz-rubio.html

> Rubio said Trump wants to end the Iran war peacefully, while reports indicate both sides are gearing up for additional military strikes after the U.S. midterm elections.

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