President Donald Trump has signaled that the conflict with Iran may be nearing its end, describing recent military actions as a minor episode and suggesting a swift resolution could be within reach.
In interviews with ABC News and Fox Business, Trump stated that the war with Iran is almost over and that the coming days could bring significant developments. He indicated that peace talks might resume within two days, though he did not specify whether the conflict would conclude through negotiation or military means. Trump expressed a preference for a diplomatic agreement, noting that such an outcome would allow Iran to rebuild.
He also claimed that Iran’s leadership has changed following recent U.S. And Israeli strikes, saying multiple senior figures, including the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, have been killed. Trump added that Iran appears interested in avoiding further escalation, citing reports that Tehran is considering temporarily halting its shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to prevent clashes with the U.S. Naval blockade and preserve the possibility of dialogue.
The president’s remarks contributed to a positive reaction in global financial markets, with stocks rising and major indices recovering losses incurred since the hostilities began on February 28.
Trump has repeatedly justified the U.S. Military actions by citing the necessitate to dismantle Iran’s long-range missile capabilities and prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons. Still, experts have challenged these claims, noting that even as Iran may aspire to develop such weapons, current assessments suggest it is not yet capable of doing so. A 2025 Defense Intelligence Agency report estimated that Iran might not achieve this milestone until 2035 and the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency recently said there is no evidence Iran is actively pursuing a nuclear bomb.
The administration maintains that its actions are acts of self-defense, though critics argue it has provided little substantiation for that position.
