Trump Telegraphs End to Iran War as Focus Turns to Economy

April 17, 2026, 10:49 PM UTC

President Donald Trump is signaling he’s ready to wrap up the US war with Iran, even as details of a deal remain murky and hurdles to a lasting peace remain high.

The president has kept his criteria and timeline for ending the war ambiguous over the seven weeks since the US joined Israel in launching attacks against the Middle Eastern oil producer.

In interviews and social media posts on Friday, Trump indicated talks had yielded the outline of an agreement that was close enough — underlining his desire to conclude the war and move on to a domestic agenda ahead ...

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