Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bryony Gooch

Trump says Iran is ‘on the run’ at investment summit

  • Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative summit, President Donald Trump commended Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Turkey for their support, stating they were more cooperative than NATO.
  • He also clarified that the ongoing situation with Iran is a “military conflict” rather than a “war” for legal reasons.
  • Trump mistakenly referred to the “Strait of Hormuz” as the “Strait of Trump” during the speech, later making light of the error.
  • He declared that Iran is “on the run” and no longer the “bully of the Middle East” after 47 years.
  • Trump asserted that the Middle East is closer than ever to being free from Iran's “terror aggression” and “nuclear blackmail” under his leadership.

IN FULL

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.