Trump says Iran war nearly over as talks remain disputed

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The conflicting statements mark a potentially significant but fragile shift in the U.S.-Iran conflict. Trump said Washington remained “locked and loaded” if circumstances changed, while Iranian officials rejected what they described as fabricated reports of negotiations. The situation carries immediate regional and global implications because continued hostilities could threaten energy infrastructure, shipping routes and wider diplomatic stability. Separate reporting said the United States evacuated aircraft from Britain’s RAF Mildenhall after an Iranian threat, indicating that military precautions remain in place despite the rhetoric of de-escalation.

Sources: Euronews, BBC News, CNN