Washington, 15 April 2026 (dpa/MIA) - US President Donald Trump said he believes the war in Iran is nearing an end, according to excerpts of an interview with Fox News released in advance.

"I think it's close to over. Yeah. I mean I view it as very close to over," Trump said, according to comments shared by Fox host Maria Bartiromo on X on Tuesday.

Trump said that if the United States were to withdraw now, Iran would need 20 years to rebuild. "And we're not finished. We'll see what happens," he said, adding he believes Iran is keen to reach a deal.

Earlier, Trump made vague remarks about a possible new round of talks, as a two-week ceasefire currently holds in the conflict.

"Something could be happening over the next two days" in Islamabad, he told the New York Post in a phone interview, without providing further details.

A first round of talks between the United States and Iran in the Pakistani capital ended without agreement last weekend. Unconfirmed media reports said another meeting could take place as early as Thursday.

MIA file photo