US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the resolution of the conflict with Iran, emphasizing that he believes the war is nearing its end, despite recent failed negotiations between the two nations. In an interview with the Fox Business Network, Trump indicated that he sees the situation as close to being resolved and mentioned Iran’s eagerness to reach a deal.

During the interview scheduled to air on April 16, Trump highlighted the potential consequences of escalating the conflict, stating that it would take Iran decades to rebuild if the stakes were raised. He reiterated his stance on the ongoing negotiations, mentioning the possibility of a second round of talks within the next few days, potentially in Islamabad, Pakistan.

The current temporary ceasefire between Iran and the US is set to expire in the coming week. The conflict between the two countries escalated on February 28 with joint US-Israeli strikes on key Iranian sites, prompting retaliatory actions from Iran, including the closure of the critical oil trade route, the Strait of Hormuz.

In response to Iran’s actions, the US military initiated a blockade of Iranian ports on Monday to pressure Iran into reaching a diplomatic resolution. Vice President JD Vance emphasized Trump’s desire for a significant agreement rather than a minor deal, referring to it as a “grand bargain” that would benefit Iran if they commit to nuclear non-proliferation.

Pakistan’s finance minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, expressed ongoing efforts to facilitate dialogue between the US and Iran, affirming their commitment to supporting negotiations. United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres also indicated the likelihood of restarting talks, citing discussions with Pakistan’s deputy prime minister.

The international community remains attentive to the developments as efforts to resolve the conflict and reach a diplomatic agreement continue.