[UPDATE-Oct 6, 2026, US-Israel, Iran War] MidEast, Gaza-Hamas, Lebanon-Hezbollah: Reaction and Analysis

Trump says Iran war ‘essentially almost over,’ rules out nuclear weapon President Donald Trump said Monday the war with Iran was “essentially almost over” and called higher gasoline prices a “small price to pay” to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon during a speech in Nebraska. “We’re saving the world from what could be one of the worst tragedies ever,” Trump said. “They will not have a nuclear weapon. They understand. That’s decided.” Trump also said higher fuel costs were “artificial” and temporary. “Remember, with the war, it’s just artificial. It’s a little bit high. It’s a small price…