US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that the war in Iran will soon come to an end, describing the conflict as 'progressing swimmingly'. Speaking in Las Vegas, Trump stated that a resolution may be imminent, despite ongoing negotiations behind the scenes.
Trump claimed that Iran's military capacity has been severely reduced, stating that the country has 'no Navy left' after 158 ships were allegedly sunk. He also described Iran as a 'tough, smart country', but suggested that the US is gaining the upper hand in the conflict.
The remarks build on previous statements from Trump, who has hinted that the war could be 'very close to over' and suggested that talks with Iran may resume within days. Diplomatic momentum appears to be picking up, with officials working to schedule a second round of talks soon.
However, major hurdles remain, particularly over Iran's nuclear programme. The US has pushed for a long-term suspension of uranium enrichment and the removal of existing stockpiles, while Iran has resisted sweeping concessions.
