Trump Says No Deadline for Ending Conflict with Iran

Washington D.C. U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that there is no specific timeline for ending the ongoing conflict with Iran. He rejected claims that his strategy is influenced by political pressure, particularly the impact of the midterm elections.

In an interview with Fox News host Martha MacCallum, Trump clarified that there is no time pressure for a ceasefire or potential peace talks. He also noted that no deadline was set for the ceasefire extended on Tuesday.

When asked when the war would end, Trump reiterated that there is no rush. Previously, he had suggested the war would end in four to six weeks. However, it has now entered its seventh week. 'People are saying that I want to end it quickly because of the midterm elections, but that is not true,' he said. 'We want a good deal for the American people.'

Trump has committed to maintaining the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports despite extending the ceasefire. He has pressured Tehran to present a unified proposal to resume talks. Meanwhile, according to CNN, the U.S. administration reported receiving almost no response from Iranian officials as of Tuesday evening.