Trump makes new Iran claim with war ‘hopefully’ close to ending

Trump makes new Iran claim with war ‘hopefully’ close to ending Maroosha Muzaffar Thursday 17 September 2026 09:36 BST Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover Trump says Iran conflict ‘hopefully’ nearing end and claims to be in direct talks with Tehran Donald Trump has claimed the US is hopefully towards the end of its war with Iran , stating he has spoken directly with Tehran . Iranian officials rejected the prospect of immediate peace talks, with military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi vowing to defend the country to the last drop of blood. Oil prices reached $108 per barrel following continued disruption to shipping around the Strait of Hormuz and escalating Red Sea tensions. Iran’s foreign minister was instructed by his Chinese counterpart to reopen the Strait. He was also urged by China to return to the interim peace deal signed with the US in June as disruption to energy supplies continues to be felt around the world. In full Iran-US war latest: Trump says conflict ‘hopefully’ nearing end and claims to be in direct talks with Tehran