Trump declared that the war with Iran is over: what we know
15 April 05:28
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he does not plan to resume hostilities against Iran and considers the war over. This was reported by journalist Maria Bartiromo following an interview with the White House chief, according to "Komersant Ukrainian", citing Fox News,
According to her, when asked directly whether the war was over, Trump replied briefly: “It’s over.” Details of the full interview have not yet been released, but it is promised to be shown later.
What exactly did Trump say about Iran?
Trump’s statement came amid tense discussions about the U.S.’s next steps regarding Iran.
The message from the White House boils down to the fact that Washington does not currently want to resume a major military campaign. This is particularly important given that the U.S. has already taken tough measures, including a blockade of Iranian ports and increased economic pressure.
What is known about the US-Iran talks
The day before, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance announced that after 21 hours of negotiations with Iran in Pakistan, the parties had failed to reach an agreement. AP notes that key disagreements centered on Iran’s nuclear program, the terms of a ceasefire, and future security guarantees.
However, even after the failure of these talks, Washington has not abandoned the diplomatic channel. Reuters reports that the U.S. and Iran may return to a new round of negotiations in Pakistan in the coming days. According to Trump, discussions could resume within two days.
Why Trump’s statement is important
The fact that Trump declared the war over, despite the lack of a breakthrough in negotiations, indicates Washington’s reluctance to pursue further escalation. This does not mean that pressure on Tehran has been completely lifted, but it does indicate a shift in focus: from direct military action to attempts to secure a political outcome and continue the diplomatic process.
Is the conflict truly over?
Despite Trump’s statement, the situation remains unstable. Reuters and AP report that the parties have yet to resolve key disagreements, and tensions persist in the region due to the blockade, energy risks, and the aftermath of recent hostilities. Moreover, a fragile two-week ceasefire is in place, and it is this ceasefire that now offers a chance for a new round of negotiations.
What the U.S. is saying about the way forward
The U.S. side is making it clear that diplomatic contacts with Iran have not ceased. On the contrary, following Trump’s statement and comments by J.D. Vance, a line is emerging whereby the U.S. wants to avoid a new round of war but reserves the right to use leverage—both military and sanctions-based. That is precisely why talk of “ending the war” should be viewed as a political signal of a reluctance to continue the combat phase of the conflict, rather than as a final legal or diplomatic settlement.
