Trump declares the end of the war with Iran and accuses it of responsibility for the Flydubai plane accident

Trump's statements came in an interview with reporters, as he affirmed the United States' permanent openness to "holding direct talks with Iran" and expected a near end to the war. He said on the airport tarmac before heading to the state of Nebraska that the war with Iran "will end very soon, one way or another," reiterating that Iran does not possess a nuclear weapon.

Trump reiterates his expectations that the war will soon end, as he said at an election rally in Alabama on Friday that it will end “very soon, and most likely immediately after the midterm elections,” noting that 18 American soldiers were killed during the conflict that has been going on for more than six months.

From Tehran, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that negotiations are “meaningless” with an enemy that practices intimidation, sanctions, pressure, and threats daily, according to Iranian official media. The Iranian army commander also warned that Iranian forces would respond “overwhelmingly and decisively” if the United States made “another mistake,” according to Fars Agency.

Regarding the Flydubai plane incident, Trump said: “I believe that Iran is responsible for the Flydubai plane incident.” Last Thursday, he hinted at an Iranian connection to the incident without providing details, and vowed to strike Iran “very strongly” if it was proven that it was behind the hijacking attempt, according to Fox News.

It is noteworthy that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said: We did not find any conclusive evidence linking Iran to the Fly Dubai plane.