Trump: US-Iran War "Very Close to Being Over"

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the war between the United States and Iran is “very close” to ending, as diplomatic efforts continue under a fragile ceasefire.

“I think it’s close to over, yeah. I view it as very close to being over,” Trump said in an interview, adding that Iran appears eager to reach an agreement. “We’ll see what happens. I think they want to make a deal very badly.”

The comments come as negotiations between Washington and Tehran are expected to resume later this week, following talks in Pakistan that ended without a final agreement. A two-week ceasefire reached last week remains in effect.

Despite the pause in large-scale fighting, the United States has continued to apply pressure, including imposing a naval blockade on Iranian ports. Trump indicated that military leverage remains a factor in the negotiations, saying Iran would face long-term consequences if the conflict were to resume fully.

US Vice President JD Vance, who led the American delegation in recent talks, said progress had been made but emphasized that key decisions now rest with Iran.

“The ball is very much in their court,” Vance said, noting that the negotiations marked the highest-level engagement between the two countries in decades. He added that while mistrust remains significant, Iranian negotiators appeared interested in reaching a deal.

According to US officials, the talks have focused on Iran’s nuclear program, including limits on uranium enrichment, as well as broader regional issues such as control of the Strait of Hormuz.

A senior US official said the sides have “all the ingredients of a deal,” though gaps remain on critical points.

Trump also said discussions could resume within days, with Pakistan again a possible venue for the next round.

The developments come as mediators work to extend or solidify the ceasefire, amid concerns that a breakdown in talks could lead to renewed fighting in the region.