Trump says US is nearing end of Iran war

President Donald Trump has said the United States is “hopefully toward the end” of its war with Iran, raising the possibility that the conflict could be moving toward an end.

Speaking to reporters, Trump reiterated his claim that Iran is interested in reaching a deal with the United States. When asked whether he had recently heard from the Iranian side, Trump said he had spoken with them “directly.”

Trump did not provide details about the nature of the communication or identify the Iranian officials involved. His comments suggest that diplomatic contacts may be continuing alongside the military conflict.