--- title: "Trump says US not rushing to end Iran war" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/trump-says-us-not-rushing-to-end-iran-war" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/trump-says-us-not-rushing-to-end-iran-war" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/trump-says-us-not-rushing-to-end-iran-war.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/trump-says-us-not-rushing-to-end-iran-war" category: "Conflict & Security" area: "Middle East" published: "2026-10-31T02:05:29.628Z" source_reported: "2026-10-31T01:00:37.000Z" updated: "2026-10-31T02:05:29.628Z" trust_score: 78 critic_score: 95 hype_score: 30 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-31T02:00:24.403768+00:00" --- # Trump says US not rushing to end Iran war *President claims Tehran cannot pay its soldiers as diplomatic efforts continue* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 78 of 100, higher is better. Trust 78: multiple named officials, a signed memorandum, and several independent outlets corroborate the report. - Craft 95 of 100, higher is better. Critic 95: clear context, direct quotes, specific dates and names, and explanation of next steps. - Hype 30 of 100, lower is better. Hype 30: headline is lively but matches article content without exaggeration. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Donald Trump said the United States is not in a hurry to end the war with Iran. - The US president described the conflict as "not a typical war" and stated "time is on our side." - Trump claimed Iran is facing severe financial difficulties and cannot pay its soldiers and police. - Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict are ongoing, with a memorandum of understanding signed in June. US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States is not in a hurry to end the war with Iran, describing the conflict as "not a typical war." He added that "time is on our side" as diplomatic efforts continue. Trump also claimed that Tehran is experiencing significant internal difficulties, including an inability to pay its soldiers and police personnel. The war began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran. A 14-point memorandum of understanding was signed on June 17, outlining a framework for ending military operations, though a comprehensive settlement has not been reached. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of a G20 foreign ministers' meeting to discuss negotiations. ## Disagreement on war's cost India Today reported that Trump played down the financial burden of the military campaign, claiming the US was spending relatively little and had more than made up for costs through activities in Venezuela. This specific claim about recovering costs through Venezuela was not mentioned in the digests from other outlets. ## What the coverage left out None of the centre or right-rated reports mentioned the specific details of the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on June 17, which outlined a framework for ending military operations. The full report from India Today provided these details, including the envisaged 60-day period for negotiations on issues such as freedom of navigation and Iran's nuclear programme. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 0% (0) - Centre: 17% (1) - Right: 83% (5) 9 of 15 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-31T02:00:24.403768+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-31T02:15:25.136Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - The centre-rated report from Hola News led on Trump's assertion that dialogue with Iran continues despite expectations of possible US attacks. The digest noted that Trump said the dialogue to end the conflict is continuing, following reports that Washington might resume large-scale attacks after legislative elections. ### Right - Right-rated reports from India Today, Interfax.ru, El Universo, and Mehr News Agency focused on Trump's statements about the US not being in a hurry to end the war with Iran. India Today, in its full report, highlighted Trump's description of the conflict as "not a typical war" and his claim that the US has time. Interfax.ru's digest noted that negotiations for an Iranian settlement are continuing and the US is not in a hurry. El Universo and Mehr News Agency digests also reported Trump's claim that he maintains dialogue with Iran despite potential US attacks and that Tehran wants to negotiate. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 4 - high: 2 - unknown: 9 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Unknown](https://aajtak.in/world/story/us-president-donald-trump-says-no-rush-to-end-war-with-iran-time-is-on-us-side-ntc-acwi-dskc-2684659-2026-10-31) — "We Have Time, This Is Not a Normal war..." What Trump Said About the War with Iran - [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/world/story/not-a-typical-war-trump-says-us-in-no-hurry-to-end-iran-conflict-3029073-2026-10-31) — We have time: Trump calls Iran war not typical as peace efforts stall - [nafeza2world.com](https://nafeza2world.com/Akhbar-Al-Alm/2826767) — Trump's Window: We Spend Small Amounts in Iran's War. There Are Ongoing Talks. - [Gestion](https://gestion.pe/mundo/internacional/trump-asegura-que-mantiene-dialogo-con-iran-pese-a-una-posible-nueva-ofensiva-de-eeuu-noticia) — Trump Claims to Maintain Dialogue with Iran Despite a Possible New U.S. Offensive. - [Noticias ao Minuto](https://noticiasaominuto.com/mundo/3076119/iraotrump-diz-que-mantem-dialogo-comteerao-apesar-dos-possiveis-ataques-dos-eua) — Trump Claims Dialogue with Iran Continues Despite Possible Attacks - [Dnoticias](https://dnoticias.pt/2026/10/30/511083-trump-diz-que-mantem-dialogo-com-teerao-apesar-dos-possiveis-ataques-dos-eua) — Trump Says He Maintains Dialogue with Tehran Despite Possible US Attacks - [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/world/1126237) — Trump Said He Was Taking His Time with the Iranian Settlement. - [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/kosmos/2182545/tramp-yparchoyn-synomilies-me-to-iran-theloyn-na-milisoyn) — Trump: "There Are Talks with Iran - They Want to Talk" - [Unknown](https://khabaronline.ir/news/2295280/%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%BE-%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%87-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%B5%D8%AD%D8%A8%D8%AA-%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C%DB%8C-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%AC%D8%B1%DB%8C%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA-%D9%81%DB%8C%D9%84%D9%85) — Trump on Iran: Talks Are Underway + Video - [El Universo](https://eluniverso.com/internacional/estados-unidos/donald-trump-dice-que-mantiene-dialogo-con-iran-pese-a-los-posibles-ataques-de-eeuu-nota) — Donald Trump Says He Maintains Dialogue with Iran Despite Possible U.S. Attacks. - [Caraota Digital](https://caraotadigital.net/eeuu/el-perlazo-de-trump-sobre-la-guerra-en-iran-y-lo-poco-que-se-ha-gastado-gracias-a-venezuela) — Trump’s Pearl About Iran’s War and How “Little Has Been Spent” Thanks to Venezuela · Global Voices - [Mehr News Agency](https://mehrnews.com/news/6994696/%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%BE-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AE%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%87%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%B0%D8%A7%DA%A9%D8%B1%D9%87-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA) — Trump: Iran Wants to Negotiate - [Hola News](https://holanews.com/trump-dice-que-mantiene-dialogo-con-iran-pese-a-expectativas-de-posibles-ataques-de-ee-uu) — Trump Says He Maintains Dialogue with Iran Despite Expectations of Possible U.S. Attacks. - [asriran.com](https://asriran.com/fa/news/1202657/%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%BE-%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%87-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A2%D9%86%D9%87%D8%A7-%D9%85%DB%8C-%D8%AE%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%87%D9%86%D8%AF-%D8%A8%D8%A7-%D9%85%D8%A7-%D8%B5%D8%AD%D8%A8%D8%AA-%DA%A9%D9%86%D9%86%D8%AF) — Trump on Iran: They Want to Talk to Us - [IMLebanon](https://imlebanon.org/2026/10/30/trump-iran-negotiations-3) — There Are Ongoing Talks with Iran. ## Questions **What did Donald Trump say about the war with Iran?** Donald Trump stated that the United States is not in a hurry to end the war with Iran, describing it as "not a typical war" and asserting that "time is on our side." He also claimed that Iran is facing financial difficulties and cannot pay its soldiers and police. **When did the war between the US and Iran begin?** The war began on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran. The conflict has been ongoing for several months, with diplomatic efforts attempting to find a resolution. **What diplomatic efforts have been made to end the war?** A 14-point memorandum of understanding was signed on June 17 to outline a framework for ending military operations. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/conflict/trump-says-us-not-rushing-to-end-iran-war. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Trump says US not rushing to end Iran war", https://mediabias.news/conflict/trump-says-us-not-rushing-to-end-iran-war