# Trump hopes Iran war is nearing an end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates

https://mins.news/en/item/62067

- Reuters, 2026-09-17 04:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trump-hopes-iran-war-nearing-end-houthi-saudi-fighting-escalates-2026-09-17/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aab6cd7a4391a0001267c1f

> U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped the war against Iran was close to ending. The seven-month conflict intensified as Saudi aircraft heavily bombed Yemen and Houthi fighters launched drones and missiles at Saudi cities.

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