What did Trump say about the Iran war on 15 April 2026?

Trump wrote on Truth Social that the war was 'very close to over,' pointing to ongoing diplomatic communications via Pakistan and saying the White House feels 'good about prospects' for a deal. He also said Pakistan is serving as 'an extraordinary facilitator.'

What is the U.S. naval blockade of Iran?

The U.S. Navy is intercepting all commercial vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. As of 15 April 2026, 10 ships had been turned back since the blockade began, according to U.S. Central Command.

Where are the next U.S.-Iran talks expected to take place?

Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir is serving as the primary intermediary. A second round of direct talks is expected as early as the week of 16 April 2026, according to Trump.

How have global markets reacted to ceasefire hopes?

The S&P 500 climbed to its highest close since the Iran war began on 28 February. Brent crude fell to $92.80 a barrel on 15 April, down $4.12 on the day — though prices remain elevated compared with pre-war levels near $75.

Trump Says Iran War Is 'Very Close to Over'

President Trump declared the Iran war 'very close to over' on 15 April as the U.S. and Iran prepared a second round of Pakistan-mediated talks in Islamabad.

President Donald Trump declared the six-week war with Iran "very close to over" on 15 April 2026, even as the U.S. Navy maintained a full blockade of Iranian ports and Pentagon officials confirmed that American forces had turned back 10 commercial vessels since the operation began Monday.

U.S. Central Command said its naval cordon "has been fully implemented," halting all sea-borne trade with Iran. Tehran's National Petrochemical Company suspended exports of all petrochemical products "until further notice" on 15 April, citing damage from U.S.-Israeli airstrikes between 28 February and 8 April 2026 and blockade-driven disruptions to tanker scheduling. The suspension threatens approximately $2.4 billion in monthly revenue, according to Iran's 2025 trade statistics from the Central Bank of Iran — money that has historically funded domestic fuel subsidies and procurement for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

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A second round of direct U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, is expected "as early as this week," Trump wrote on Truth Social on 15 April, calling Pakistan "an extraordinary facilitator." Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran "remains committed to promoting peace" after meeting Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir in Tehran on 15 April — the same official who helped broker the 7 April two-week ceasefire that paused U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities. The White House said it feels "good about prospects" for a broader agreement.

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Trump Says Iran War Is 'Very Close to Over'

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