Latest on Iran as Trump says war will end "pretty soon"
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President Trump said Thursday that he is not deploying troops to Iran while cryptically suggesting he might not disclose such plans if they existed. Trump predicted the ongoing conflict in the region will conclude "pretty soon," without elaborating on a timeline or specific policy. His remarks follow months of escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, including direct Iranian missile strikes on Israeli territory last year. The comment reflects the administration's approach to potential military action in the Middle East, balancing deterrence messaging with operational secrecy. Trump has previously threatened Iran with military consequences while maintaining ambiguity about concrete plans.
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