Trump says Iran conflict is 'very close to over' as U.S. signals more talks may be possible
The Facts
- Trump said the war with Iran is close to ending, describing it as "very close to over" or "almost finished" in a Fox interview.
- In the same interview, Trump said the United States was "not finished" and that it remained to be seen what would happen next.
- Trump said he believes Iran wants to make a deal.
- Multiple reports said another round of talks between the United States and Iran could resume within days.
- Reports said a previous round of U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without an agreement.
- Several reports said a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran is currently in effect or has been in effect since early April.
- Vice President JD Vance said the administration is negotiating with Iran with the goal of ensuring Tehran does not obtain a nuclear weapon.
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Context
Did Trump say the war was already over?
The source pool contains mixed public descriptions. In the Fox interview excerpts, Trump said the conflict was "very close to over" and also said the U.S. was "not finished" Times of Israel,Haberler. Separately, Maria Bartiromo said after interviewing him that when she asked whether the war was over, he answered that it was over Українська …,unian.
Why is diplomacy still part of the story if Trump says the conflict is nearly over?
Because Trump and other administration figures have continued to point to negotiations. Reports say another round of talks may happen within days, and JD Vance said the U.S. is negotiating to ensure Iran does not get a nuclear weapon Spiegel Online,BFMTV,ANSA.it.
What is the immediate status of U.S.-Iran talks?
The latest reported round in Islamabad ended without an agreement, but several outlets said another meeting could follow soon, possibly within days Spiegel Online,donga.com,Ladepeche.fr.
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