President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States is “hopefully toward the end” of its war with Iran, offering one of his most optimistic assessments yet that the seven-month conflict could be moving closer to a possible resolution.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said Iran wants to make a deal and indicated that Washington has heard from Tehran directly.
“They want to make a deal. We’ll see how that works out,” Trump said.
However, no final peace agreement has been announced, and Trump provided few details about the communication with Iranian officials.
The comments come as the conflict, which began on February 28, enters its seventh month.
The United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran, followed by Iranian retaliatory strikes against Israel and Gulf countries hosting U.S. military bases.
Thousands of people have been killed during the wider conflict and millions have been displaced.
Trump has repeatedly identified weakening Iran’s nuclear capabilities as one of the objectives of the U.S. campaign. Iran maintains that its nuclear program is intended for peaceful purposes and says it does not possess nuclear weapons.
Attention is now turning toward a possible diplomatic path.
Trump is expected to meet leaders or senior officials from the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries — Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman — during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York.
According to reporting by Axios, the meeting is expected to focus on the conflict and potential U.S. plans for the region after the war.
The economic consequences of the fighting have also become increasingly important inside the United States.
Disruptions and fears surrounding Middle Eastern energy supplies have contributed to higher oil and gasoline prices, putting additional pressure on American consumers.
Political pressure in Washington is growing as well.
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed another War Powers resolution directing the president to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran without congressional authorization.
The measure passed 220-204, with seven Republicans joining Democrats in supporting it.
Despite Trump’s latest comments, significant uncertainty remains.
No comprehensive agreement ending the war has been announced, and major disagreements between Washington and Tehran could still complicate diplomatic efforts.
For now, Trump’s statement provides a new indication that Washington believes a negotiated end to the conflict may be possible.
The coming days — including discussions with Gulf leaders — could provide a clearer picture of whether the U.S.-Iran war is actually moving toward an end.
USA Pulse will continue following the latest developments.