Trump says Iran war should end 'soon', both sides may meet at weekend

Mr Trump said the next meeting between the United States and Iran could take place over the weekend, and an extension of a two-week ceasefire was possible

Backdropped by ships in the Strait of Hormuz, damage, according to local witnesses caused by several recent airstrikes during the U.S.-Israel military campaign, is seen on a fishing pier in the port of Qeshm island, Iran, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Asghar Besharati)

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 08:12

Humeyra Pamuk, Ariba Shahid and Asif Shahzad

US president Donald Trump expressed confidence that an agreement could soon be reached to end the Iran war and urged the Tehran-aligned Hezbollah group to hold its fire as a 10-day truce went into effect between Lebanon and Israel.

Mr Trump said the next meeting between the United States and Iran could take place over the weekend, and an extension of a two-week ceasefire was possible, but may not be needed as Tehran wanted ‌a deal.