Iran says war unlikely as Trump warns he may ‘finish the job’
Iran has stated that a return to war is unlikely, although its military remains prepared for conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that he may take decisive action if a deal with Iran is not reached. The situation remains tense as both sides continue to negotiate amidst conflicting signals and ongoing military threats.
- ▪Iran's military is prepared for conflict but believes war is unlikely due to the enemy's weakness.
- ▪Trump has threatened to 'finish the job' if Iran does not agree to a deal, emphasizing the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.
- ▪Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are ongoing, but neither side seems willing to compromise on key issues.
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- ▪ Trump warns Iran to make a deal or 'we'll finish the job' — Euronews
- ▪ Why doesn’t Trump just finish the job in Iran? — Washington Examiner
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Iran on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) said a return to war was unlikely but that its military was nonetheless “lying in wait”, while U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to “finish the job” if Tehran did not agree to deal.The mixed signals underscored the fragile state of talks aimed at ending a West Asia war that has shaken global energy markets and effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says U.S. not satisfied yet on deal with Iran“Iran is very much intent, they want very much to make a deal. So far they haven’t gotten there. We’re not satisfied with it, but we will be,” Mr. Trump said at a televised White House cabinet meeting.“Either that or we’ll have to just finish the job.”Mr. Trump also appeared to direct a warning at Oman, a U.S.
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