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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maira Butt

Trump in ‘no hurry’ to end Iran war as Tehran threatens to expand conflict ‘beyond the region’

  • Iran 's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Galibaf stated that Iran will not surrender if the United States restarts attacks , emphasizing that the Iranian military has effectively used the ceasefire to rebuild its strength.
  • Galibaf indicated that "obvious and hidden moves by the enemy" suggest a new round of war is being sought, despite Iran's preparedness.
  • Tehran's Revolutionary Guards warned that if aggression against Iran is repeated by the US and Israel, the conflict will expand "beyond the region."
  • A White House briefing by JD Vance mentioned that "a lot of good progress has been made" in recent negotiations with Tehran, though acknowledging that the outcome remains uncertain.
  • President Donald Trump previously claimed he was "an hour away" from ordering new strikes on Iran to force a deal and has stated he is "not in hurry" to conclude the conflict, prioritizing mission objectives over a timeline.

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