Trump Says Iran War Could End Soon
US President Donald Trump has said he believes the war with Iran could end “pretty soon”, arguing that Tehran may not be able to sustain the conflict much longer. His comments came while answering questions from reporters about energy prices and the wider economic impact of the fighting.
Trump Predicts Iran War Could End Soon
Trump expressed confidence that the conflict was approaching an end, saying he did not believe Iran could continue fighting for much longer.
The US president has repeatedly predicted that the war could conclude through an agreement, although no permanent ceasefire has yet been announced.
His latest remarks come as concerns over the conflict continue to affect global oil markets and commercial shipping through the Middle East.
Iran and Oman Discuss Strait of Hormuz
Iran is currently engaged in negotiations with Oman over arrangements that could increase commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The proposed framework is aimed at establishing a maritime route acceptable to both sides and allowing more vessels to pass through the strategically important waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes, making any improvement in commercial traffic significant for international oil and gas markets.
No Direct US-Iran Peace Talks
Despite Trump’s optimism about an end to the war, Iran has repeatedly stated that it is not currently holding direct negotiations with the United States on a permanent agreement to end the conflict.
The Oman discussions are focused primarily on arrangements surrounding the Strait of Hormuz rather than constituting direct US-Iran peace negotiations.
The coming days could therefore prove critical in determining whether progress on maritime access develops into broader diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.
