http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:37:31 +0200 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:37:31 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/19/is-it-now-safe-to-travel-to-the-middle-east-what-to-know-as-uk-downgrades-advisories http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/19/is-it-now-safe-to-travel-to-the-middle-east-what-to-know-as-uk-downgrades-advisories Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:35:27 +0200 The new advice makes it easier for British holidaymakers to travel to destinations like Dubai and Doha. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/qatar-cautiously-optimistic-on-us-iran-framework-deal-before-fridays-signing http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/qatar-cautiously-optimistic-on-us-iran-framework-deal-before-fridays-signing Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:38:07 +0200 Qatar said the framework agreement to be signed on Friday was a first step rather than a final settlement, adding that it would take time to return to "business as usual" even once the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Trump separately praised Qatar's mediating role and its "great bravery". http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/qatar-claims-first-ever-world-cup-point-with-dramatic-stoppage-time-equaliser http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/qatar-claims-first-ever-world-cup-point-with-dramatic-stoppage-time-equaliser Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:12:14 +0200 Qatar secured its first ever World Cup point with a draw against Switzerland, sparking celebrations at home and across the Arab world. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/12/ukrainian-ai-fintech-startup-chooses-doha-as-base-after-securing-qatari-backing http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/12/ukrainian-ai-fintech-startup-chooses-doha-as-base-after-securing-qatari-backing Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:38:04 +0200 GRO, a Ukrainian-founded AI fintech startup, is establishing its base in Doha after securing backing from Qatar's newly launched GrowthX Capital fund. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/07/qatari-designers-make-north-american-runway-debut-in-toronto http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/07/qatari-designers-make-north-american-runway-debut-in-toronto Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:54:07 +0200 Three emerging Qatari and Qatar-based designers made their North American runway debut at Fashion Art Toronto, showcasing their work to international audiences as part of the Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture and highlighting fashion's growing role in cultural exchange. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/05/qatari-artist-designs-pierre-gaslys-helmet-for-canadian-grand-prix http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/05/qatari-artist-designs-pierre-gaslys-helmet-for-canadian-grand-prix Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:35:49 +0200 The design, created through the 2026 Year of Culture partnership involving Qatar, Canada and Mexico, combines symbols from both Qatar and Canada. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/qatar-exports-world-cup-know-how-as-2026-tournament-approaches http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/qatar-exports-world-cup-know-how-as-2026-tournament-approaches Mon, 25 May 2026 17:48:53 +0200 As football fans gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Qatar is sharing its 2022 experience and knowledge in organising football's top tournament with its North American peers. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/iran-delegation-in-qatar-seeks-deal-on-frozen-assets-and-hormuz-blockade http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/iran-delegation-in-qatar-seeks-deal-on-frozen-assets-and-hormuz-blockade Mon, 25 May 2026 17:42:46 +0200 A high-level Iranian delegation led by parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, FM Abbas Araghchi and central bank chief Abdolnaser Hemmati arrived in Doha on Monday to discuss US accords and the unfreezing of blocked assets, according to anonymous sources familiar with the talks. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/22/egypt-to-ship-cypriot-gas-to-europe-in-qatarenergy-deal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/22/egypt-to-ship-cypriot-gas-to-europe-in-qatarenergy-deal Fri, 22 May 2026 15:42:00 +0200 QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil have signed a deal with Egypt to pipe Cypriot offshore gas to Egyptian liquefaction facilities for export to Europe — the latest sign that Egypt is becoming the Eastern Mediterranean's dominant energy hub. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/it-doesnt-feel-real-team-qatar-gears-up-for-historic-le-mans-debut http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/it-doesnt-feel-real-team-qatar-gears-up-for-historic-le-mans-debut Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:51 +0200 Team Qatar has officially launched its campaign for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking the country’s first-ever entry into the legendary endurance race. For driver Abdulla Al Khelaifi, the moment is both historic and deeply personal as Qatar takes another major step onto the global motorsport stage. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/20/qatars-tourism-sector-shows-resilience-and-is-ready-to-welcome-visitors-again http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/20/qatars-tourism-sector-shows-resilience-and-is-ready-to-welcome-visitors-again Wed, 20 May 2026 18:15:49 +0200 In an interview with Euronews, Visit Qatar CEO Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi revealed that the Gulf state repatriated 12,000 international visitors during the height of the recent regional tensions. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/19/gulf-states-talk-trump-out-of-iran-strikes-in-a-show-of-regional-influence http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/19/gulf-states-talk-trump-out-of-iran-strikes-in-a-show-of-regional-influence Tue, 19 May 2026 19:01:53 +0200 Trump said he suspended imminent US military strikes on Iran “for two or three days” after the Gulf states intervened to gain more time due to ongoing negotiations and concerns over Iranian retaliation, with Qatar stating that Gulf leaders are united in trying to avoid a resumption of the war. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/13/inside-qatars-venice-biennale-exhibition-on-hospitality-migration-and-belonging http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/13/inside-qatars-venice-biennale-exhibition-on-hospitality-migration-and-belonging Wed, 13 May 2026 14:40:30 +0200 From sculptural water vessels to spice-filled kitchens, Qatar’s Venice Biennale exhibition explores identity, hospitality and cultural exchange across the Arab world and its diasporas through sound, movement and shared meals. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/12/qatar-warns-iran-against-weaponising-hormuz-to-blackmail-gulf-countries http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/12/qatar-warns-iran-against-weaponising-hormuz-to-blackmail-gulf-countries Tue, 12 May 2026 15:42:09 +0200 Qatar warned Tehran on Tuesday against using the Strait of Hormuz as a "weapon" to hold Gulf states to ransom, as Doha and Ankara backed ongoing mediation efforts to end the Iran war and restore access to the vital waterway. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/11/qatar-makes-venice-biennale-debut-with-pavilion-built-on-collaboration-food-and-live-art http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/11/qatar-makes-venice-biennale-debut-with-pavilion-built-on-collaboration-food-and-live-art Mon, 11 May 2026 11:39:09 +0200 Led by artist Rirkrit Tiravanija, the project brings together artists, musicians and chefs from across the Arab world. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/10/fans-pack-amir-cup-final-as-football-nights-and-packed-stadiums-return-to-qatar http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/10/fans-pack-amir-cup-final-as-football-nights-and-packed-stadiums-return-to-qatar Sun, 10 May 2026 11:58:18 +0200 Thousands attended Qatar’s Amir Cup final in Doha as football crowds, public gatherings and a sense of normality continued returning after weeks of regional tensions and uncertainty. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/universities-in-qatar-celebrate-graduation-week-despite-regional-crisis-disruptions http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/universities-in-qatar-celebrate-graduation-week-despite-regional-crisis-disruptions Fri, 08 May 2026 10:14:43 +0200 Education City students in Qatar turned war-time alerts and evacuations into a story of resilience, keeping studies online and now celebrating graduation. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/04/uae-qatar-seek-new-gulf-asia-trade-corridor-in-landmark-agreement-with-south-korea http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/04/uae-qatar-seek-new-gulf-asia-trade-corridor-in-landmark-agreement-with-south-korea Mon, 04 May 2026 06:15:14 +0200 The UAE signed a landmark trade deal with South Korea, the day after it left OPEC, while Qatar is also engaging with Seoul for its own trade agreement. The Gulf states are paving a structural trade corridor with Asia. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/03/qatar-launches-2026-year-of-culture-with-canada-and-mexico-through-winter-sports-push http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/03/qatar-launches-2026-year-of-culture-with-canada-and-mexico-through-winter-sports-push Sun, 03 May 2026 13:32:27 +0200 From curling to ice hockey, Doha is embracing winter sports as Qatar launches its 2026 Year of Culture with Canada and Mexico, blending cultural exchange with deeper diplomatic ties. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/30/football-fever-returns-to-qatar-after-fifa-confirms-u-17-world-cup-dates http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/30/football-fever-returns-to-qatar-after-fifa-confirms-u-17-world-cup-dates Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:09:58 +0200 Qatar is set to host another World Cup, as FIFA had scheduled the world U-17 tournament for 19 November to 13 December. The 48-team format is also making a comeback, with 30 nations already qualified. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/qatar-rolls-out-business-relief-measures-amid-iran-war-and-regional-crisis http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/qatar-rolls-out-business-relief-measures-amid-iran-war-and-regional-crisis Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:12:26 +0200 Qatar has introduced new measures to maintain market stability and reinforce investor confidence as regional tensions weigh on economic sentiment. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/28/qatar-warns-iran-it-will-not-be-used-as-political-punching-bag http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/28/qatar-warns-iran-it-will-not-be-used-as-political-punching-bag Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:36:37 +0200 Qatar warned Iran on Tuesday it will not be used as a “political punching bag,” calling for a "comprehensive deal" that would secure the Gulf. In response to Euronews, Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman said "we applaud our partners in Europe for taking the lead" in the Strait of Hormuz crisis. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/qatar-pushes-ahead-with-north-field-expansion-despite-lng-disruptions http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/qatar-pushes-ahead-with-north-field-expansion-despite-lng-disruptions Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:13:16 +0200 Qatar is moving ahead with its North Field gas expansion after awarding a key contract, even as regional tensions continue to disrupt LNG output and exports. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/qatarenergy-launches-first-lng-exports-from-10bn-golden-pass-project-in-texas http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/qatarenergy-launches-first-lng-exports-from-10bn-golden-pass-project-in-texas Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:33:09 +0200 QatarEnergy has launched the first LNG exports from its Golden Pass project in Texas, deepening its presence in the US and strengthening its position in global gas markets. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/syrias-president-arrives-in-qatar-for-talks-after-saudi-arabia-visit http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/syrias-president-arrives-in-qatar-for-talks-after-saudi-arabia-visit Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:17:34 +0200 Syria’s president Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Doha on Wednesday for talks with Qatar’s emir on economic cooperation, investment and post-al-Assad regional reintegration. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/21/qatar-backs-ceasefire-as-uncertainty-surrounds-us-iran-peace-talks-in-islamabad http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/21/qatar-backs-ceasefire-as-uncertainty-surrounds-us-iran-peace-talks-in-islamabad Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:03:22 +0200 Qatar has urged diplomacy on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran talks, warning prolonged tensions risk wider global fallout, particularly if disruption in the Strait of Hormuz affects energy flows and markets. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/20/foreign-airlines-to-gradually-resume-flight-operations-at-qatars-hamad-international-airpo http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/20/foreign-airlines-to-gradually-resume-flight-operations-at-qatars-hamad-international-airpo Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:48:06 +0200 Qatar Airways also ramps up its global routes for summer as the Gulf state’s aviation sector moves to restore normality following regional tensions. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/19/global-shock-feared-as-iran-tightens-grip-on-hormuz-qatar-says-impact-not-far-away http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/19/global-shock-feared-as-iran-tightens-grip-on-hormuz-qatar-says-impact-not-far-away Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:59:26 +0200 “The full-fledged impact is coming” and what the world has seen until now in energy costs is "the tip of the iceberg," Qatar’s finance minister says, warning of wider energy and supply shock as Iran tightens control over Hormuz. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/15/eu-pursues-deeper-and-stronger-partnerships-with-gulf-states-costa-tells-euronews-in-doha http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/15/eu-pursues-deeper-and-stronger-partnerships-with-gulf-states-costa-tells-euronews-in-doha Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:42:48 +0200 In the highest-level EU visit to the Gulf since the Iran war started, European Council President Antonio Costa reinforced the EU’s strategic partnerships with the Gulf states and pushed for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning of “disastrous consequences”. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/qatar-rejects-claims-of-side-deals-with-iran-and-calls-for-regional-solution-to-war http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/qatar-rejects-claims-of-side-deals-with-iran-and-calls-for-regional-solution-to-war Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:41:17 +0200 The fallout from the war is disrupting shipping and energy flows, pushing Gulf states to work more closely together and support diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation and stabilise the region. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/08/iranian-attacks-continue-in-the-gulf-raising-questions-about-ceasefire http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/08/iranian-attacks-continue-in-the-gulf-raising-questions-about-ceasefire Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:14:24 +0200 Euronews journalists in Dubai and Doha are reporting new attacks across the Gulf, rattling the short-lived relief about the US-Iran ceasefire announcement. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/qatar-warns-iran-war-could-now-spiral-out-of-control http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/qatar-warns-iran-war-could-now-spiral-out-of-control Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:21:07 +0200 In a series of direct warnings and as the US deadline for Iran approached later on Tuesday, Qatar’s foreign ministry called for “a way of ending the war before it spirals out of control”, adding that there was still time for diplomacy to prevail, “before it escalates beyond anyone’s control”. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/04/meloni-in-the-gulf-harmony-on-gas-and-defence-with-qatar-the-emirates-and-saudi-arabia http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/04/meloni-in-the-gulf-harmony-on-gas-and-defence-with-qatar-the-emirates-and-saudi-arabia Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:44:05 +0200 The focus of the talks of Italian prime minister with Qatar, the Emirates and Saudi Arabia was the restoration of energy supplies and security in Hormuz. Italy offered technical support for affected infrastructure and defence against Iranian raids. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/01/iran-strikes-tanker-off-qatar-coast-as-tehrans-attacks-on-gulf-states-persist http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/01/iran-strikes-tanker-off-qatar-coast-as-tehrans-attacks-on-gulf-states-persist Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:17:10 +0200 Qatar said it had intercepted two Iranian cruise missiles, while a third struck a fuel tanker off its coast. All 21 crew members were safely evacuated, with no injuries or environmental damage reported. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/31/european-cruises-cancelled-due-to-ships-being-stuck-in-gulf-ports http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/31/european-cruises-cancelled-due-to-ships-being-stuck-in-gulf-ports Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:52:42 +0200 The cruise line is unable to reposition its vessels from the Gulf region, while MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys revise winter 2026-2027 schedules. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/28/zelenskyy-arrives-in-qatar-as-gulf-tour-shapes-new-partnerships-for-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/28/zelenskyy-arrives-in-qatar-as-gulf-tour-shapes-new-partnerships-for-ukraine Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:35:36 +0100 Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Doha on Saturday amid his tour around the Gulf region, one month since the beginning of the Iran war. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/27/eu-calls-for-black-sea-grain-model-to-unblock-strait-of-hormuz-eu-envoy-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/27/eu-calls-for-black-sea-grain-model-to-unblock-strait-of-hormuz-eu-envoy-tells-euronews Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:33:59 +0100 Brussels has urged a Black Sea-style grain deal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, while backing GCC self-defence and deepening security ties amid the Iran war. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/25/helium-supply-crunch-puts-mri-services-at-risk-amid-qatar-disruptions http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/25/helium-supply-crunch-puts-mri-services-at-risk-amid-qatar-disruptions Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:16:17 +0100 Iran's strikes on Qatar's Ras Laffan gas hub have disrupted helium production, showing how the conflict is rippling beyond energy markets to hit industries from technology to healthcare. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/24/qatar-says-it-is-not-mediating-as-it-remains-in-the-eye-of-the-storm http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/24/qatar-says-it-is-not-mediating-as-it-remains-in-the-eye-of-the-storm Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:38:02 +0100 Missile and drone attacks on Qatar have eased in recent days with no alerts issued, but officials say the country remains vigilant and reserves the right to respond, as indirect talks continue in the region. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/24/middle-east-flights-emirates-aiming-to-be-back-at-100-capacity-in-coming-days http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/24/middle-east-flights-emirates-aiming-to-be-back-at-100-capacity-in-coming-days Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:49:07 +0100 Lufthansa Group's airlines will not fly to and from a number of Middle East and Gulf destinations until 24 October. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/23/how-teruel-airport-in-spain-became-a-global-hub-for-grounded-aircraft http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/23/how-teruel-airport-in-spain-became-a-global-hub-for-grounded-aircraft Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:46:39 +0100 Due to the conflict in the Gulf region, Qatar Airways has relocated 20 of its aircraft to the remote airport in eastern Spain. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/19/qatar-pm-after-gulf-energy-attacks-this-war-must-be-stopped-immediately http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/19/qatar-pm-after-gulf-energy-attacks-this-war-must-be-stopped-immediately Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:04:41 +0100 Qatar’s prime minister has called for an immediate end to the conflict after missile strikes hit energy facilities across the Gulf, including the country’s key Ras Laffan hub. Doha is demanding Iran halt the attacks, as gas prices surge and international pressure grows for de-escalation. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/19/major-gulf-airlines-change-loyalty-requirements-as-iran-war-impacts-flights http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/19/major-gulf-airlines-change-loyalty-requirements-as-iran-war-impacts-flights Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:28:07 +0100 Etihad and Qatar Airways have modified their loyalty programme requirements reflecting the reduction in air travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/19/trump-threatens-to-entirely-blow-up-irans-largest-gas-field-if-it-attacks-qatars-lng-again http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/19/trump-threatens-to-entirely-blow-up-irans-largest-gas-field-if-it-attacks-qatars-lng-again Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:48:40 +0100 Trump has vowed to “blow up the entirety” of Iran’s South Pars gas field if Tehran moves to attack Qatari gas fields again. The warning comes after Iran, in response to an Israeli attack on its gas field, struck Qatar’s largest Ras Laffan facility, sparking global outrage. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/16/qatar-rejects-irans-denial-of-civilian-targets-as-attacks-continue http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/16/qatar-rejects-irans-denial-of-civilian-targets-as-attacks-continue Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:27:02 +0100 Qatar said no conflict mediation was under way as Iranian attacks continued, with almost all threats intercepted so far. Doha hailed Europe's defence support, calling for "important increase in our defence and security partnerships with Europe." http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/15/regional-tensions-cancel-f1-races-delay-motogp-and-cast-doubt-on-finalissima-in-qatar http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/15/regional-tensions-cancel-f1-races-delay-motogp-and-cast-doubt-on-finalissima-in-qatar Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:35:31 +0100 Formula 1 has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, Qatar’s MotoGP race has been postponed to November and the Spain-Argentina Finalissima in Qatar has also been canned. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/14/qatar-repels-overnight-iran-raid-as-evacuations-announced-officials-outline-supply-readine http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/14/qatar-repels-overnight-iran-raid-as-evacuations-announced-officials-outline-supply-readine Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:50:37 +0100 Missile interceptions and precautionary evacuations in Doha highlight rising regional tensions as Qatar activates emergency preparedness plans and reassures residents about supply chains. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/14/iran-must-not-be-allowed-to-hold-global-economy-hostage-uae-minister-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/14/iran-must-not-be-allowed-to-hold-global-economy-hostage-uae-minister-tells-euronews Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:25:29 +0100 In an interview with Euronews, UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh appealed to the world that Iran’s "rogue state behaviour" must not be allowed to hold the global economy hostage. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/13/irans-un-ambassador-denies-tehran-attacked-civilian-sites-in-the-gulf-region-despite-evide http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/13/irans-un-ambassador-denies-tehran-attacked-civilian-sites-in-the-gulf-region-despite-evide Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:19:09 +0100 In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Iran’s ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, denied that his country struck civilian targets in the Gulf region despite existing evidence, and in turn accused the US and Israel of the attacks, saying Tehran only goes after military targets. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/11/iran-unleashes-intense-waves-of-strikes-across-gulf-as-hormuz-crisis-deepens http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/11/iran-unleashes-intense-waves-of-strikes-across-gulf-as-hormuz-crisis-deepens Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:10:05 +0100 Iran intensifies missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, hitting near Dubai and Qatar as air defences respond, defying US President Trump’s claims that the war is winding down.