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

WorldPolitics
28 Mar 2026 • 7:13 AM MYT
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  • 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.

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