Trump says Iran war will end "soon" as Qatar pushes for U.S.-Iran deal

As of November 2, 2026, President Donald Trump is signaling an intention to resume military strikes on Iran after the U.S. midterm elections on November 3rd, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts by Iran to negotiate. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel, which joined forces with the U.S. against Iran. In anticipation of potential renewed conflict, the U.S. has sent a third aircraft carrier strike group and approximately 10,000 additional sailors and Marines to the Persian Gulf region. This move includes preparing munitions and positioning bombers and fighter jets for possible strikes. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran continues to pursue diplomatic resolutions while preparing for potential retaliation against its allies in the region. The heightened military presence and threats have renewed fears among Gulf nations about becoming targets of retaliatory attacks if the U.S. resumes hostilities with Iran.