War on Iran 'can be over very soon' Trump says, as backchannel diplomacy resumes

War on Iran 'can be over very soon' Trump says, as backchannel diplomacy resumes Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 04/15/2026 - 17:01 The US president says neither the Saudi Arabians nor the Chinese pushed back against his Strait of Hormuz blockade US President Donald Trump speaks to Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo during an interview at the White House in Washington, DC, on 14 April 2026 (Screengrab) Off US President Donald Trump now says his joint war with Israel on Iran may be ending soon, as the US weighs extend