The key facts

  • Trump did not name a timeline for ending the war with Iran, stressing that it must be

Trump on the conditions for ending the conflict

US President Donald Trump said he is ready to end the war with Iran whenever he wants, but stressed that it must be

done right

. He gave this answer when asked about the timing of the end of the military conflict during a speech at the White House; his words are reported by TASS . The American leader did not name any specific timelines or conditions.

Acknowledging the consequences for the Republicans

At the same time, Trump acknowledged as valid the statement by Vice President JD Vancethat the conflict with Iran was the main reason for the Republican Party's defeat in the recent midterm congressional elections. This is a rare case of a president publicly agreeing with his own party's assessment of the domestic political cost of the war; Trump's position is reported by Gazeta.Ru.