Trump says the Iran war is 'going to get wrapped up soon' as Qatari mediators carry edits of a peace draft to Tehran; Brent oil climbs to $117.56
Published , Friday, October 30, 2026 · Updated In the 5 PM CT update
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President Trump told Kansas City radio station KCMO on Friday that the war with Iran is "going to get wrapped up soon," adding, "We need a guarantee there'll never be a nuclear weapon," CBS News reported. A source told CBS News that Qatari mediators were in Tehran to convey edits to a draft proposal to end the war, with Iran's response expected by the weekend; Iran has not yet answered Vice President JD Vance's letter, according to Iranian media. Brent crude rose 2.37% to $117.56 a barrel and U.S. crude to $104.17 on Friday, The National reported, and ExxonMobil said its third-quarter profit more than doubled to $15.4 billion.
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CBS News (with AP, AFP)Iran War Updates: Trump says war "going to end soon" as Qatar pushes for a U.S.-Iran deal
The NationalOil prices set for sharp monthly rise on Hormuz strikes and US threat to hit Iran
