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Trump says ‘anything could happen’ in US-Iran war ahead of meeting with Gulf leaders

Ahead of talks with Gulf leaders, Donald Trump signaled that 'anything could happen' in the US-Iran war while claiming direct diplomacy is underway.

By · Published September 19, 2026  07:26 UTC · Updated September 21, 2026  11:37 UTC

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The US-Iran conflict remains ongoing as Trump prepares to meet with Gulf leaders, with the president's stance on the issue still unclear. The outcome of the meeting and any potential developments in the conflict remain to be seen.

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  • Primary Driver: Ahead of talks with Gulf leaders, Donald Trump signaled that 'anything could happen' in the US-Iran war while claiming direct diplomacy is underway.
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When asked by NewsNation whether the United States would "annihilate" Iran, Trump answered "we'll see." The heightened uncertainty directly confronts Gulf leaders as they prepare to convene with the American president to address the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran. Simultaneously, parallel diplomatic signals have emerged.

Trump recently claimed that direct talks with Iran are taking place, raising questions about whether diplomacy is picking up again. A senior adviser to the US president told Euronews that Trump is determined to end the Iran war soon.

The trajectory of the conflict now pivots toward Trump's scheduled discussions with the Gulf leaders.

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Questions people are asking

What did Trump say about military action against Iran?

Trump remarked that "anything could happen" in the conflict and told NewsNation "we'll see" when asked whether to "annihilate" Iran.

Is the US holding negotiations with Iran?

Trump has claimed that direct talks with Iran are taking place, though further specifics on the diplomatic engagement were not outlined.

What is the US administration's stated goal for the war?

A senior adviser to the US president told Euronews that Trump is determined to bring an end to the Iran war soon.

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