Trump Signals Iran Conflict Nearing End, Eyes Grand Bargain President Trump believes a resolution to the Iran conflict is imminent, potentially involving a comprehensive 'grand bargain' aimed at peace and Iran's economic prosperity, contingent on its commitment to denuclearization. Diplomatic efforts are underway for renewed negotiations, while regional tensions persist. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that a resolution to the conflict with Iran is within reach, stating in a pre-recorded interview with FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo that he believes the situation is very close to being over. These remarks were made during an interview scheduled to broadcast on Wednesday morning as part of FOX Business Network's Mornings with Maria. Trump elaborated on his perspective, suggesting that if the United States were to withdraw its support immediately, Iran would require two decades to rebuild its nation, emphasizing that the process is not yet complete. He conveyed a sense that Iran is eager to finalize an agreement, telling Bartiromo, 'I think they want to make a deal very badly.' Speculation about a renewed round of negotiations between the United States and Iran intensified throughout Tuesday, with President Trump himself preceding his interview by predicting that another high-level meeting could be imminent. The President indicated to the New York Post that a second round of talks might occur within the next two days. Concurrently, two U.S. officials confirmed that discussions regarding another meeting were underway and could potentially take place as early as Thursday. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres also weighed in, noting a conversation with Pakistan’s deputy prime minister, Ishaq Dar, and characterizing another round of negotiations as highly probable. Vice President JD Vance, speaking at a Turning Point USA event on Tuesday evening, articulated that President Trump's objective is to secure a comprehensive 'grand bargain' with Iran, rather than a more limited accord. Vance stated that the President's message to Iran is, 'If you guys commit to not having a nuclear weapon, we are going to make Iran thrive.' Recent developments highlight ongoing regional activities. At 8:45 a.m. ET, Israel has continued its military operations against Lebanon, with reports of airstrikes and artillery shelling in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. This comes despite recent diplomatic engagements in Washington. Israel and Lebanon held their first direct talks in decades in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday. While a Lebanese official described the meeting as constructive, they reiterated the urgent need to end the ongoing hostilities. At 8:05 a.m. ET, President Trump posted on his Truth Social account, noting that China is 'very happy' about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He further stated that China has pledged not to supply weapons to Iran. Earlier, at 6:13 a.m. ET, progress has been reported in efforts to extend the current two-week ceasefire. Both parties have expressed a willingness to return to in-person negotiations with the goal of achieving a peace agreement. Regional officials indicate that mediators are working to prolong the ceasefire for an additional two weeks beyond its current expiration date of April 22. The officials involved in these mediation efforts shared that the two sides are actively seeking common ground on three key issues: Iran's nuclear program, the strategic Strait of Hormuz, and reparations for war damages.