US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: US President Donald Trump turned his Ireland visit into a fresh statement on the Middle East conflict on Saturday, linking Iran to an attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline and predicting that the war with Tehran will end after the US midterm elections.
His remarks came in Dublin after talks with Irish President Catherine Connolly, while Trump prepared to travel to his Doonbeg golf resort for the Irish Open.
Trump’s comments came as Saudi Arabia faces growing pressure from attacks on energy infrastructure and threats to alternative oil routes around the Red Sea. The East-West pipeline is particularly important because it allows Saudi crude to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, making the latest attacks a major concern for global energy markets.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Trump Says Iran ‘Probably’ Behind Pipeline Attack
Trump said Iran was ‘probably’ responsible for the attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, adding a new accusation against Tehran as the regional conflict continues to affect energy supplies and shipping routes.
Saudi Arabia recently shut the major pipeline after attacks damaged parts of the infrastructure. The route, also known as Petroline, carries oil from the kingdom’s eastern production areas toward the Red Sea and offers an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.
The pipeline has gained even more importance during the Iran conflict because instability around the Strait of Hormuz has made other export routes increasingly valuable.
The attack also comes as Saudi Arabia faces threats from Iran and groups aligned with Tehran. The wider security situation has complicated Riyadh’s efforts to protect its oil exports and maintain stable trade routes.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Trump Calls Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman A ‘Dear Friend’
Trump also spoke about his relationship with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman when reporters asked whether Saudi Arabia could help maintain traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
The US president described the Saudi leader as “a dear friend” and expressed confidence that the situation would be resolved.
“Everything will work out just fine,” Trump said, speaking in Dublin after meeting Connolly.
His comments came at a sensitive moment for the global energy market. Any prolonged disruption around the Strait of Hormuz could affect oil shipments and put further pressure on fuel prices.
The Saudi East-West pipeline has therefore become an important part of efforts to keep crude moving without relying entirely on the Strait.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Trump Predicts Iran War Will End After US Midterms
Trump also offered a political timeline for the war with Iran, saying the conflict will end after the US congressional midterm elections.
The elections are scheduled for November and will determine control of both chambers of Congress. Trump’s comments connect the future of the conflict with a major political event at home, even as fighting and energy disruptions continue abroad.
Trump has previously spoken about the possibility of ending the war around the midterm period. The conflict has already become a major issue for US voters because of its impact on oil prices, inflation and broader national security concerns.
Trump Holds Talks With Irish President Catherine Connolly
Trump made the remarks after meeting Irish President Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin in Dublin.
The meeting carried additional political interest because Connolly has previously criticised Trump’s policies and opposed his approach to several international issues, including the Middle East. She was among those who protested during Trump’s 2019 visit to Ireland.
Despite their differences, the two leaders followed a formal diplomatic programme.
Trump arrived at the Irish president’s official residence, where the leaders shook hands before entering for their meeting. He later joined the Irish and US delegations for further discussions.
Trump also met Taoiseach Micheál Martin as part of his Dublin schedule. The Irish government has highlighted the importance of maintaining strong economic and diplomatic ties with Washington.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Trade, US-Ireland Relations Also On Trump’s Agenda
Trump’s visit is not focused only on the Iran war.
His discussions with Martin are expected to cover trade, economic relations and wider foreign-policy issues. Ireland has deep economic ties with the United States, with major US companies playing an important role in the Irish economy.
Martin previously invited Trump to Ireland when the two met at the White House on St Patrick’s Day.
The Irish leader has said he wants to strengthen the long-standing economic, cultural and people-to-people relationship between the two countries.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Trump Heads To Doonbeg For Irish Open
After his diplomatic meetings in Dublin, Trump is travelling to County Clare, where his Trump International Golf Links will host the Irish Open.
The tournament is taking place from September 10 to 13, with Trump expected to attend the weekend action. The event has brought international attention to the small west Clare community, while Trump’s arrival has triggered an unusually large security operation.
Irish authorities have described Trump’s visit as an extraordinary event. Thousands of police shifts have been arranged, while restrictions have been introduced around Doonbeg and along several routes connected to the resort.
Trump’s appearance at the tournament also highlights the unusual mix of presidential duties and his private business interests during the Ireland trip.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Trump Visit Triggers Protests In Ireland
Trump’s arrival has also generated protests in Dublin and around Doonbeg.
Opposition groups, anti-war organisations, pro-Palestinian activists and environmental campaigners have planned demonstrations against the US president and his policies.
Irish authorities had already prepared for protests before Trump’s arrival. Gardaí said they were expecting demonstrations and introduced additional security measures around the golf resort and surrounding areas.
The security arrangements have also affected transport and movement in parts of Dublin and County Clare.
Several roads around Doonbeg have faced restrictions, while temporary closures are being used to facilitate presidential security movements.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Dublin Residents Criticise Trump Visit
The visit has not been welcomed by everyone in Ireland.
Some Dublin residents criticised the disruption caused by the presidential security operation and Trump’s decision to combine official meetings with a visit to his golf resort.
“He’s causing mayhem in this city because he wants to go down to Doonbeg and play golf,” said taxi driver Christopher Fox, emphatically not a fan of Trump. “The world’s in turmoil and this fella’s down playing golf.”
University student Mina Petrovski said Trump’s “attitudes toward women, toward immigrants, toward minority communities in general are abhorrent.” She said it’s “shameful that the Irish government is welcoming him with open arms.”
The planned demonstrations reflect wider opposition to Trump’s foreign policy, particularly his approach to the Middle East and the continuing Iran conflict.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Eric Trump Defends Family’s Connection With Ireland
Trump’s son Eric Trump has defended the family’s presence in Ireland ahead of the president’s visit.
Speaking to Irish broadcaster RTE in Doonbeg, Eric Trump argued that the family’s golf resort has brought jobs and investment to the area.
“Go down to Morrissey’s tavern in Doonbeg and hear from a real Irish person as to whether or not they like President Trump and the Trump family, go have them attest to what we’ve done for the country and what we’ve invested in the country and the love and respect that our family has always shown them,” he said.
Eric Trump also discussed the protests surrounding his father’s visit and defended the family’s relationship with the local community.
The Doonbeg resort has become a major part of Trump’s connection with Ireland since his organisation acquired the property in 2014. The Irish Open has now brought the resort into an even bigger international spotlight.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Trump’s Ireland Visit Blends Politics And Golf
Trump’s trip highlights the unusual overlap between his presidential responsibilities and his personal business interests.
He has regularly played golf at properties owned by his company while serving as president. His Ireland visit follows the same pattern, with diplomatic meetings in Dublin followed by an appearance at a major tournament hosted at his own resort.
But the trip has also placed Trump’s comments on Iran and Saudi Arabia at the centre of attention.
With the Strait of Hormuz under pressure, Saudi Arabia facing attacks on alternative oil infrastructure and the Iran war continuing to affect global energy markets, Trump’s remarks in Dublin carry significance well beyond his golf plans
