# Trump weighs declaring Iran war over as Pentagon extends Middle East deployments

https://mins.news/en/item/43218

- TRT World, 2026-09-03 06:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/e8f0c2892f32

> Trump has reportedly discussed with senior aides whether to declare the Iran war over, while the Pentagon extends its deployments in the Middle East.

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