From announcing major US combat operations in Iran to warning of renewed strikes, US President Donald Trump’s comments have repeatedly shaped the narrative around the conflict. Over the months, Trump has spoken about Iran’s nuclear programme, military capabilities, ceasefire efforts, economic measures and the prospects for a deal. As the conflict evolved, his remarks ranged from describing the war as a “short-term excursion” to threatening to “finish the job” and later saying the war was worth it despite Republican losses in the US midterm elections. Here is a timeline of Trump’s key comments throughout the Iran conflict.