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Trump Sees End to War With Iran in Two to Three Weeks

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Good morning. Donald Trump signals an end to the war with Iran in two to three weeks. We dive into Malta’s crypto clash with the EU. And Italy fails to qualify for the third World Cup in a row. Listen to the day’s top stories.

Donald Trump said he foresaw ending the Iran war within two to three weeks, suggesting the US had largely accomplished its military goals and would leave it to other countries to resolve issues with the Strait of Hormuz. The president will address the nation at 9 p.m. in Washington (2 a.m. in the UK on Thursday). Asian stocks and European equity futures jumped.