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US could exit Iran war in two or three weeks, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the signing ceremony for an execituve order on mail ballots, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

US could exit Iran war in two or three weeks, Trump says

Iran strikes critical infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain
Pakistan and China announce 'five-point initiative' to end war
Oil tanker crews act quick to thwart missile attack fires
Comment: Nato needs to brace for Trump's next move

Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross, speaks to Hadley Gamble, Chief International Anchor for IMI, about the impact of increasing conflict on civilians. Photo: The National

Civilians paying price from 'double devastation' of Iran war

Countries are investing in war, but not in 'humanitarian preparedness', says Red Cross chief

Iran strikes critical infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain

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There have been 11 deaths and 188 injuries since the war began. Victor Besa / The National

One person killed in Fujairah by shrapnel from intercepted drone

Sheikh Mohamed discusses Iran war with Russian President Vladimir Putin

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Shelly Kittleson is based in Baghdad and reports from the Middle East and Afghanistan. Photo: Shelly Kittleson / Instagram

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UK sends its most modern air defence system to Saudi Arabia

Israeli noose pins symbolise support for death penalty – and growing extremism

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Government and population under increasing pressure, with no clear end to conflict in sight

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There have been 11 deaths and 188 injuries since the war began. Victor Besa / The National

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Kuwaiti Defence Minister Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Sabah inspects damage at the country's international airport. Kuna

Iran strikes critical infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain

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LiveUS could exit Iran war in two or three weeks, Trump says

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The impact of an Israeli strike near the road to Beirut's airport. AFP

Lebanon's Aoun urges talks as Israel plans to turn border villages 'into Gaza'

Only might on Nato scale can reopen Strait of Hormuz, says former UK military chief

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the signing ceremony for an execituve order on mail ballots, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

LiveUS could exit Iran war in two or three weeks, Trump says

US could exit Iran war in two or three weeks, Trump says

CommentNato needs to brace for Trump's next move

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UK sends its most modern air defence system to Saudi Arabia

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A US Navy taskforce of the kind that Gen Richards has suggested is needed with multinational support to open the Strait of Hormuz. AFP

Only might on Nato scale can reopen Strait of Hormuz, says former UK military chief

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