Trump Says US Officials Held Talks With Mediators on Ending Iran War

US President Donald Trump has said American officials held talks with mediators as part of efforts to end the ongoing war between Iran and the United States. However, he did not disclose where Monday’s discussions took place, who was involved or what was discussed, Al Jazeera reported.

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said US officials had spoken with mediators on Monday. The contact is believed to have focused on finding a possible path toward ending the war, but the president provided no specific details.

Earlier, Iranian state media reported that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was expected to meet mediators in New York. News of the possible meeting emerged amid efforts to end the conflict and reduce tensions between Iran and the United States.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump again claimed that the United States would soon win the ongoing war with Iran. He also said fuel prices, which have risen amid the conflict, would come down quickly.

Mediation efforts are also underway to reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, alongside attempts to end the conflict. Qatar and several other countries are seeking to facilitate indirect talks between the two sides.

Officials familiar with the matter said Monday’s discussions aimed to make further progress in the initiative. However, details of any proposals or possible changes in either side’s position remain unknown.