15.04.2026 07:22
US President Donald Trump said the process is nearing its end by stating, "I think it's very close to ending," regarding the war with Iran. Trump emphasized that their work is not yet complete and negotiations are ongoing. US Vice President JD Vance explained that they are aiming for a comprehensive agreement that prevents Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, not a narrow one. It was stated that despite the distrust between the parties, diplomatic contacts will continue while the ceasefire persists.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated in his remarks regarding the war between the U.S.-Israel and Iran that the process is about to end. Speaking to Fox News, Trump assessed both military operations and the course of peace negotiations.
In response to a question about whether the war has truly ended, Trump replied, "I think it's very close to ending. That is, I see the situation as being very close to ending." His use of past tense expressions regarding the process drew attention.
"OUR WORK IS NOT YET FINISHED" MESSAGE
Arguing that Iran's recovery would take many years if the U.S. completely withdrew from the region, Trump said, "If I were to completely pull out and leave right now, it would take them 20 years to rebuild that country. Our work is not yet finished, we'll see what happens. I think they genuinely want to make a deal."
Defending the U.S. military's decision to attack Iran, Trump also claimed that otherwise, Iran could possess nuclear weapons. Trump said, "If they had a nuclear weapon, you would have to call everyone there for help. You wouldn't want to do that."
On the other hand, Trump had announced that a second round of talks with Iran "could take place within the next two days."
VANCE: WE WANT A COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT, NOT A NARROW ONE
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, in a statement at the "Turning Point USA" event held in Georgia, emphasized that the Trump administration aims for a broad-framed agreement with Iran, not a narrow one.
Vance said, "The President wants to make a big deal. What he is essentially offering Iran is very simple. If you are ready to behave like a normal country, we are ready to treat you economically like a normal country. He does not want a narrow agreement."
CEASEFIRE AND NEGOTIATIONS ARE PART OF THE SAME STRATEGY
Vance stated that the ongoing talks are linked to the temporary ceasefire that has been in place for about a week, expressing that this process is part of a broader strategy. Emphasizing that the ceasefire is still holding, Vance pointed out that the diplomatic process is actively continuing.
"THE GOAL OF A NUCLEAR-WEAPON-FREE IRAN WILL NOT BE ABANDONED"
In his assessments regarding the potential agreement, Vance stated that the Trump administration's primary priority is preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Vance said, "The reason an agreement with Iran has not yet been finalized is that the President wants a deal where Iran does not have nuclear weapons."
Expressing that they will continue negotiations, Vance said, "We will strive to achieve this because it would be very good for the world. It would be great for our country and for everyone."
"DISTRUST IS NOT OVERCOME IN A DAY"
Also drawing attention to the deep distrust between the two countries, Vance said, "You cannot solve this problem overnight. I think those sitting across from us want to make a deal, and I know the U.S. president told us to go there and negotiate in good faith. We did that. And we will continue to do so."
Vance also added that there are some criticisms from young Americans regarding the Trump administration's Middle East policies.