By Armando Hernandez
The President of the United States, Donald Trump assured that the conflict with Iran is “very close to ending,” while affirming that Tehran seeks to reach an agreement in the short term.in the midst of diplomatic negotiations that continue without concrete results.
During an interview with the Fox News network, the president said that he sees the end of the war as a close possibility. “I see the war very close to ending,” he said when questioned by journalist Maria Bartiromo.who broadcast part of the conversation before its full broadcast.
Trump insisted that the Iranian government is “desperately” seeking an agreement, and did not rule out that it could be finalized in the next rounds of negotiations. However, Iran has publicly rejected several of the conditions posed by Washington.especially in nuclear matters.
Negotiations without agreement and increasing tension
The president’s remarks come after a round of talks held in Islamabad, led by Vice President JD Vance, ended without significant progress after more than 20 hours of dialogue.
Among the main points of friction is the United States’ demand to suspend uranium enrichment for up to 20 years, proposal that Iran considers unacceptable. Tehran has instead proposed a shorter period of between three and five years, in addition to rejecting the entire exit of highly enriched nuclear power from the country.
Despite the stalemate, sources close to the negotiations indicate that both parties could resume dialogue in the coming days. Trump even suggested that there could be imminent developments, recommending journalists remain in Pakistan in the face of possible developments.
In parallel, the White House ordered a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important energy routes in the world, which has raised tension in the region. Iran called the move an act of “piracy” and warned of possible retaliation.
The conflict, which began on February 28, has entered its sixth week with a temporary ceasefire in effect until April 21.. Although both sides have expressed interest in de-escalating, experts warn that the lack of key consensus remains uncertain about the outcome.
Meanwhile, the US government faces domestic pressure, with growing discontent among voters over the economic impact of the war, including rising fuel prices.
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