A plume of smoke rises after an attack in Tehran, Iran, Monday, March 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mohsen Ganji, File)
Live news updates on the US-Israel-Iran war: US President Donald Trump said the United States and Israel are close to achieving their military goals in Iran and suggested the conflict could end soon, according to Reuters. Trump made these statements during interviews with US media, while speaking with Republican lawmakers and later at a press conference. He said the campaign had moved forward and was moving faster than expected, but added that the United States had not yet achieved its ultimate goal. Fighting has continued across the region, with Iran carrying out attacks against Israeli and US-linked targets in the Middle East.
What Trump said about Iran: Trump said the military campaign against Iran was advancing rapidly. “I think the war is virtually complete,” he said in an interview with CBS News, adding that the operation was “way ahead of schedule.” At a news conference, he said the United States had made progress toward its goals. “We are making great progress toward completing our military objective,” Trump said.
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He also said that the United States had struck thousands of targets inside Iran and that the remaining could be quickly destroyed. “We could eliminate them in a day,” he told reporters. However, Trump said the United States was not yet ready to end the operation. “We have already won in many ways, but not enough,” he said. Trump also said his administration was “nowhere close” to deciding whether to send U.S. troops to Iran. He added that the war could end soon. “The war will end very soon,” he said.
Main events in the conflict:
- Israel said its forces carried out another wave of attacks against targets in Tehran.
- Iran continued its missile and drone attacks against places in the region linked to Israel and the United States.
- Iran has warned it could block oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire along the Lebanese border.
- Australia said it would deploy aircraft and missile systems to the Gulf region as tensions rise.
- Indian shares rise as oil prices fall as fears of conflict with Iran ease. The main driver of the expected opening higher was Donald Trump’s comments hinting at a reduction in tensions in the conflict with Iran.
The Indian Express Global Desk is monitoring the situation in real time, providing verified intelligence, satellite imagery analysis and breaking news from the ground. Stay tuned to this live blog for minute-by-minute updates on the Iran-Israel-US war, UN diplomatic reactions, and global economic fallout.
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