00:00U.S. President Donald Trump says he hopes the war with Iran is nearing an end
00:04as the tension shifts towards a possible agreement.
00:07Trump claims Iran wants a deal and has communicated directly with his administration,
00:12but he did not provide any further details.
00:16Well, hopefully we're toward the end of the war.
00:19They want to make a deal and we'll see how that works out.
00:22They're very much wanting to make, Iran is very much wanting to make a deal.
00:25We'll see how that works out.
00:27Trump has repeatedly predicted a swift end to the war,
00:31but the conflict, which began on February 28th,
00:33has now lasted far longer than his earlier two- to three-week estimate.
00:38Last week, however, Trump said the conflict could continue
00:41until after the midterm elections in November.
00:44Now in its seven-month, the war has also sent oil and fuel prices higher,
00:48adding pressure on the White House ahead of the elections.
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