President Donald Trump said Iran wants to make a peace deal and the war will end soon during a White House press briefing on April 7, 2026.
This development signals a potential shift in the conflict, as the U.S. attempts to use diplomatic pressure and military leverage to force a resolution with Tehran.
Trump said Iran is eager for an agreement because its air force has been severely damaged. He framed the current situation as part of a broader strategy to end the conflict through diplomatic pressure.
U.S. officials said they had very good talks with Tehran over the last 24 hours [1]. The U.S. expected a response from Iran within 48 hours [2].
Despite the president's optimism, reports regarding Iran's position remain contradictory. While some sources highlight the president's claim that Iran is moving toward peace, other reports indicate that Iran rejected a ceasefire deal as a U.S. deadline for attacks on infrastructure approached.
Trump said the U.S. could resume attacks if the current talks fail. This approach balances the promise of peace with the threat of renewed military action against Iranian infrastructure.
International reactions have been mixed. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the president paused "Project Freedom" in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the move as timely.
“Iran wants to make a deal”
The discrepancy between the White House's optimistic outlook and reports of a rejected ceasefire suggests a high-stakes diplomatic gamble. By publicly claiming Iran is eager for peace while maintaining a military deadline, the U.S. is attempting to project strength and force a concession from a weakened Iranian military.
