‘It’ll be over quickly,’ Trump says on Iran war amid ‘productive talks’ in past 24 hours

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that the ongoing conflict with Iran could be resolved quickly, emphasizing that preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remains a top priority. Speaking at a tele-rally in support of Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate Burt Jones, Trump said, “When you look at the kind of things that are happening, we are doing that for one very important reason: We cannot allow them to have a nuclear weapon… it’ll be over quickly.” Trump also told reporters that recent discussions with Iran over the past 24 hours had been productive and that a potential deal between Washington and Tehran was possible. The President stressed that diplomacy remains the preferred approach, although he is not willing to be “rushed into a bad deal,” according to US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott. Pigott affirmed, “Trump is going to make a good deal for the American people… Make no mistake that Trump means what he says when he says the Iranian regime can never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.” In a separate statement, Trump indicated that the United States would secure enriched uranium from Iran as part of ongoing negotiations to end the conflict in the Gulf, signaling progress toward a potential agreement. Iran Likely to Response to US Proposal Today According to reports from US and Iranian media, Iran is expected to formally respond to American proposals through intermediaries today. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei noted that the country would review US suggestions and subsequently communicate its position to Pakistan. Media outlets have indicated that proposals for a ceasefire have now been condensed to a single-page document, highlighting the narrowing scope for negotiation. US Senator Marco Rubio confirmed that the conflict, which began on February 28 under the operation dubbed “Epic Fury” by the United States, has effectively concluded. Meanwhile, Iran has issued guidance to commerci