Trump says US forces to stay near Iran, ready for ‘next conquest’

US threats against Iran and ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon cast doubt on fragile ceasefire efforts.

Early report Major update Updated Apr 9, 2026, 7:38 AM UTC

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AlJazeera: Trump says US forces to stay near Iran, ready for ‘next conquest’.

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