On the 17th, US President Trump said in a phone interview with the American news website Axios that he expects the United States and Iran to reach an agreement to end the war in the next one or two days.
He said: "I think a meeting is very likely to take place this weekend. I believe we will reach an agreement in the next couple of days."
He pointed out that the Iranian side wants to meet and wants to make a deal.
Continued Naval Blockade on Iran
Trump stated that before the agreement is reached, the US will not lift the naval blockade imposed on Iran and hopes that the Strait of Hormuz can remain open to all countries.
He said the agreement will ensure Israel's security, and that Israel will receive substantial benefits after the war ends. Israel has been asked to stop airstrikes.
Iran Unable to Access Frozen Funds
Additionally, in a phone interview with Bloomberg on the 17th, Trump stated that Iran has agreed to indefinitely suspend its nuclear program but will not receive any frozen funds from the United States.
He said that most of the main terms of the agreement to end the conflict have been finalized. Progress will be very rapid, and the related negotiations are likely to take place this weekend.
He denied reports that Iran would suspend uranium enrichment activities for 20 years, stating that the suspension would not have a set time limit.