Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:13am on 15 Apr 2026,Wednesday International
Donald Trump said the Iran war is “very close to over,” claiming US actions prevented Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and asserting Tehran is eager to strike a deal. Speaking to Fox News, he defended military intervention and warned Iran would take decades to rebuild if the US withdrew. Trump indicated negotiations could resume soon, possibly in Pakistan, despite earlier talks failing over disputes on Iran’s nuclear programme. Meanwhile, parallel diplomacy continues in the region, with rare direct talks between Israel and Lebanon, even as Hezbollah continues rocket attacks. (PC: AP)
