US President Trump rules out early end to Iran conflict

May 2, 2026 • Al Jazeera

US President Trump rules out early end to Iran conflict

US Officials Confirm End to Hostilities with Iran, Despite Troop Presence

The White House has issued a statement to Congress confirming that hostilities between the United States and Iran have officially come to an end. The announcement was made despite the continued presence of US troops in the Middle East.

According to the White House, the termination of hostilities marks a significant development in the ongoing relationship between the two countries. The exact circumstances surrounding the end of hostilities are not specified in the statement.

US officials have confirmed that the country’s military personnel remain stationed in the region, but the statement does not provide further details on their role or purpose.

The White House has issued no additional information regarding the reasons behind the termination of hostilities or what this development means for future relations between the two countries.

Congressional representatives have been informed of the situation through a formal notification from the White House. The exact timing and nature of any subsequent actions are not yet clear.

Details on the current status of US-Iran relations will be provided as more information becomes available.

Source: Al Jazeera