Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has resolved to end the ongoing Iran war, which has lasted for seven months, according to his senior advisor for Middle East affairs. Amid recent statements from Trump indicating that the end of the Iran war is near, a key White House official has officially confirmed the intention to seek peace, drawing attention to future negotiations with Iran and the situation in the Middle East.
Masaad Bulos, the senior advisor for Arab and Middle East affairs, stated in an interview with European media outlet Euronews on September 17, "President Trump believes the war will soon come to an end. He has made up his mind to conclude the war and is working towards that goal." He added, "He is a man of his word. We have all seen President Trump fulfill his promises, whether they are campaign pledges or other commitments. There has not been a promise he has not kept."
However, when asked about the specific timing of the end of the war, Bulos replied that it depends on Trump’s decision, and he only mentioned that the manner of concluding the war is also up to the President.
Bulos, who is also related to Trump, identified Iran's nuclear issue as a prerequisite for ending the war, emphasizing that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons. He remarked, "Someone had to step in to resolve this nuclear issue. As President Trump has repeatedly stated, we cannot allow Iran to have nuclear weapons." He added, "Consider what the region and the world would be like if Iran possessed nuclear weapons."
Bulos noted that Trump is providing Iran with opportunities for negotiation, stating, "President Trump has shown great patience thus far. We ultimately hope for peace to prevail." He referred to Trump as the "President of Peace," explaining that Trump has already worked to end conflicts in various parts of the world and is currently striving to conclude two wars. However, he did not specify which conflicts Trump has resolved, according to Euronews.
These comments come as Trump has repeatedly mentioned that the Iran war will conclude around the time of the U.S. midterm elections on November 3. During a press conference with midterm election reporters the previous day, Trump said, "We hope the Iran war is coming to an end. Iran is very eager for an agreement. We will know soon how it will unfold." He also stated on social media platform Truth Social on September 14 that oil prices would plummet once military conflicts with Iran cease, asserting, "That (the end of the war) is not far off."
Trump is scheduled to meet with leaders of the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries on September 22 during the United Nations General Assembly. He indicated in an interview with Axios that he would decide on his policy toward Iran after hearing opinions from the leaders of key Gulf nations regarding the future of the Iran war.
Meanwhile, Bulos stated that the Abraham Accords, which aim to normalize relations between Israel and Arab nations under U.S. mediation, were halted due to Trump's loss in the 2020 election, but will be pursued again once the Iran war concludes. He noted that key Gulf countries, including Qatar, have raised concerns that existing security agreements are insufficient for their security due to the ongoing Iran war, suggesting the possibility of expanding the Abraham Accords to other Middle Eastern nations.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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