A leading Middle East expert analyzes the latest developments in the war between Iran and the United States, following new comments from Donald Trump suggesting the conflict may end sooner than expected.

In this interview, Ross Harrison, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute and author of Decoding Iran's Foreign Policy, breaks down the political, economic, and military implications of the ongoing conflict.

Key topics discussed:

Confusion around the White House timeline for the Iran war

Whether U.S. military objectives and political goals are aligned

Iran’s broader regional strategy and its response to the conflict

The role of Gulf states including Riyadh, Doha, Abu Dhabi, and Kuwait City

Rising global oil prices and economic consequences of the war

Political risks for Trump ahead of the U.S. midterm elections

According to analysts, Iran’s primary objective may be the survival of its political system while restoring regional deterrence after escalating military strikes.

As oil prices rise and global markets react, the war’s economic impact could reshape both regional politics and U.S. domestic politics.

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Some Iranians took to the streets of downtown Tehran to show their support for Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader.

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Tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East as retaliatory strikes from Iran hit Israel, killing two construction workers and injuring others after a missile strike on a building site.
Officials say the attack was part of a wider barrage launched by Iran and its regional allies in response to the ongoing war. Authorities are urging civilians to immediately move to shelters when air raid sirens sound.

Key developments from the conflict:

Two people killed after a missile strike in central Israel

Iranian retaliatory attacks continuing across the region

Rockets launched from Lebanon by Hezbollah reaching deeper into Israeli territory

Israeli forces continuing military operations in southern Lebanon to push Hezbollah back from the border

Wartime emergency restrictions extended across Israel as schools and public services remain disrupted

The widening conflict is affecting daily life for millions of civilians as air raid sirens, missile strikes, and military operations continue.

Regional analysts warn the war could further expand if fighting intensifies between Israel, Iran, and armed groups across the Middle East.

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Intense airstrikes have rocked Tehran overnight as the war between Iran and Israel escalates.

Reporting from the Iranian capital,Aljazeera's Mohamed Vall described one of the most severe bombardments since the conflict began, with powerful explosions shaking buildings across the city.

Key developments:

Multiple explosions reported across Tehran and nearby Karaj

Power disruptions reported in parts of the region

Strikes targeting areas in Isfahan, where key nuclear facilities are believed to be located

Damage reported to a government building and a historic site recognized by UNESCO

Reports of civilian casualties in residential districts near Tehran

Meanwhile, Iran’s military forces, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, announced the launch of the 33rd wave of missile strikes under the operation known as “True Promise 4”.

Officials say heavier missiles are now being deployed against Israeli and regional targets, signaling Iran’s continued military response despite ongoing bombardment.

The situation remains highly volatile as the conflict expands across the Middle East, raising concerns about wider regional escalation.

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In a press conference, Donald Trump said the war against Iran could end very soon, claiming U.S. and allied operations have already destroyed much of Iran’s military capabilities.

Speaking to reporters, the U.S. president described the conflict as highly successful and suggested the campaign had severely weakened Iran’s leadership, missile systems, and military infrastructure.

Key points from the press conference:

Trump claims Iranian military capabilities have been heavily degraded

Discussion about the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader

Questions about civilian casualties and missile strikes during the war

U.S. casualties and the president’s response to families of fallen soldiers

Comments about global oil prices and sanctions policy

Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin discussing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East

The president said the United States and its allies have carried out some of the most complex military operations in recent history, while officials continue to assess the broader regional consequences.

As the conflict evolves, analysts warn that tensions across the Middle East remain high despite claims that the war may be nearing its final phase.

Stay tuned for continuing updates and analysis.
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Breaking developments as Donald Trump speaks in Miami, describing the ongoing conflict with Iran as a “short-term excursion,” while intense bombardment continues across the region.

During the speech, the U.S. president briefly addressed the escalating war involving the United States and Israel, claiming the operation was necessary to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. However, much of his address focused on domestic political issues.

Meanwhile, dramatic scenes unfolded in Tehran, where multiple explosions and active air defense systems were reported overnight. Journalists described one of the most intense nights of bombardment since the conflict began.

Key developments covered in this report:

Trump’s comments about the war during a speech in Miami

Claims about Iran’s nuclear program and the justification for military action

Massive explosions reported across Tehran and nearby cities

Reports of strikes near nuclear-related facilities in Isfahan

Iran launching new waves of missiles under Operation True Promise IV

Escalating retaliation between Iran and Israeli or U.S. targets

The rapidly expanding conflict is raising fears of a wider regional war and significant consequences for global security and energy markets.

Stay tuned for breaking updates and expert analysis on the unfolding Middle East crisis.
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Iran's strikes have forced oil and gas facilities across the Gulf to shut down and the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed.
The area is a transit point for 20% of the world's oil and gas.
Businesses and customers worldwide face weeks of higher fuel prices.

Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey has more on how rising petrol costs are affecting people in New York.

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Seven of the world's largest economies, ⁠the G7, have not made a ⁠decision yet on ⁠the potential release of emergency oil ‌stocks following an emergency meeting. If reserves are to be released, it would be the first time since 2022 following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler has more from Paris, France.

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Pakistan is closing schools for two weeks and limiting the working days of government offices to save fuel.
The government had already raised the cost of petrol.
That's led to long queues at the pump and higher transport costs.

Al Jazeera’s Kamal Hyder reports from Islamabad, Pakistan.

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