strikeApr 15, 2026

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

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War on Iran 'can be over very soon' Trump says, as backchannel diplomacy resumes US President Donald Trump now says his joint war with Israel on Iran may be ending soon, as the US weighs extending the ceasefire window beyond two weeks to make room for further negotiations.

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War on Iran 'can be over very soon' Trump says, as backchannel diplomacy resumes US President Donald Trump now says his joint war with Israel on Iran may be ending soon, as the US weighs extending the ceasefire window beyond two weeks to make room for further negotiations. Pakist…

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