# Iran war spreads through region as Trump seeks way out

https://mins.news/en/item/68793

- DW, 2026-09-22 11:29 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-spreads-through-region-as-trump-seeks-way-out/a-79370506?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The US, Iran and Gulf states are pursuing different aims as they search for a way to end the war. The conflict has expanded from the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea, where Iran-backed Houthi forces have seized key coastal positions, threatened trade and attacked targets in Saudi Arabia. Trump faces pressure to show progress while exploring diplomacy.

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