Trump's 60 Minutes interview: Iran, Ukraine, cabinet
Trump said he won't escalate the Iran war, expects the Ukraine war to end soon, plans cabinet changes, and will meet Qatar's PM, the key US-Iran mediator.
What we know
An account on X relays that Trump doesn't plan to escalate the Iran war. First Squawk reports he expects the Ukraine war to end soon, and another post covers cabinet changes. Rubio likely stays at State. Commentators like another account on X noted his remark that deportation policy was 'too tough'.
How the story developed
Trump said he won't escalate the Iran war, expects the Ukraine war to end soon, plans cabinet changes, and will meet Qatar's PM, the key US-Iran mediator.
Saudi and Israeli alert reports appeared, though the Israeli aircraft alerts were deemed false. Separately, Netanyahu faces a political setback and Iran carried out executions.
Qatar's PM sees major progress toward a settlement with Iran while Trump says the US is dealing with Iranians. Commentary frames Hormuz as Iran's key leverage ahead of the midterms.
Iran-related headlines continue, including a video threatening Bessent. Separately, Paraguay's president reportedly resigned after the Ueno Bank collapse, with USDT at a 13% P2P premium.
CBS reports Trump is asking advisers whether Defense Secretary Hegseth should go after the midterm losses. DeSantis is floated as a replacement and no decision has been made.
Iranian leaders issued a string of hardline statements, warning of a 'far wider' response and rejecting what they call US demands for 'unconditional surrender'. The Iran war is also cited as a political factor in the midterms.
Iran-US mediation is ongoing, with conflicting reports on a Qatari proposal and Iranian military mobilization. Other flashpoints include a Greenland security deal and UK rules of engagement.
Diplomacy is advancing, with Qatari mediators expecting US and Iranian feedback within 36 hours, even as strikes continue and the Houthis claim attacks on Saudi forces. The US says oil flow is unaffected.
Al-Jadeed reported a Qatari-mediated breakthrough in US-Iran talks, sending Brent down over $9 and the 10-year yield to 4.871%. The report is unconfirmed, and Israel's envoy denied discussing a nuclear strike.
Sen. Chris Murphy called a reported post-election Iran war restart plan 'insane'. Separately, Bessent says Treasury found $8B in suspicious foreign-directed wires.
By the Global Eye 24 desk, with AI assistance. Updated as the story develops. Spot an error? Write to corrections@globaleye24.com.