Middle East war live: Trump says Iran has been 'militarily defeated' at state dinner
Summary
President Donald Trump told guests at a White House state dinner that Iran has been "militarily defeated" and emphasized stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons. The U.S. plans to continue blocking Iranian ports to hurt its economy and oil exports amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.Key Facts
- President Trump made public comments at a White House dinner during King Charles III’s visit.
- Trump said the U.S. has "militarily defeated" Iran.
- Trump and King Charles III agree on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
- The U.S. intends to extend a blockade of Iranian ports, disrupting oil shipments.
- Oil prices rose due to worries about supply disruptions from the Middle East.
- A U.S. official said Trump is unhappy with Iran’s latest peace proposal in the ongoing conflict.
- The United Arab Emirates announced it will leave OPEC starting May 1 to focus on its own energy production.
- King Charles III spoke to the U.S. Congress about the strong UK-US alliance despite Middle East tensions.
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