Trump Announces Imminent End to Iran War with Resumed Peace Talks

President Donald Trump told an interviewer he believes the Iran war is nearing its end as hostilities ease under a two-week ceasefire. He said resumed peace talks are expected to restart this week after stalled negotiations.

Ceasefire and Blockade

The U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The pause followed intense strikes and diplomatic pressure.

On Monday, the administration imposed a naval blockade of all Iranian ports. The move followed an earlier U.S. decision to halt bombing operations.

Diplomatic Moves and Talks

U.S. officials and Iranian negotiators met over the weekend in Pakistan. Vice President JD Vance led the U.S. delegation and discussed Tehran’s nuclear program.

Sources say the talks produced no breakthrough. Vance said the meetings showed progress but stressed Iran holds the deciding hand.

Restart of Negotiations

U.S. officials indicated resumed peace talks could resume on Thursday. The outcome now depends largely on Iran’s response.

Trump described an imminent end to the Iran war as possible if diplomacy advances. He added that Tehran appears motivated to reach a deal.

Background and Costs

The conflict began on Feb. 28 with coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes. Those strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Thirteen U.S. service members have died. Thousands more across the Middle East have also been killed during the fighting.

U.S. Objectives and Statements

Trump defended U.S. action as necessary to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. He warned that without intervention, Iran could have developed nuclear weapons.

He also said U.S. forces have severely degraded Iran’s leadership and military capacity. Yet he cautioned that American operations are not finished.

On the Ground

Civilians have suffered in cities near Tehran. International images show damage in Karaj, in Alborz province, after earlier strikes on March 9.

The president appeared publicly in Miami on April 11 amid the unfolding diplomatic efforts. The administration continues to press Iran on opening key waterways.

The full interview with Maria Bartiromo will air Wednesday on Filmogaz.com. Officials say the coming days will determine whether resumed peace talks yield a lasting agreement.