Trump says US talks with mediators to end Iran war, claims victory near

US President Donald Trump announced that American officials have held talks with mediators to end the war with Iran, claiming the United States will achieve victory "very soon." He made the remarks during a press conference in the Oval Office on Monday. Trump stated that the outcome will move "in one direction or another" and that things will proceed "very quickly." He also said gas prices will "drop significantly" after America's victory, while reiterating that "Iran will not possess a nuclear weapon." He confirmed that US officials spoke with intermediaries representing the Iranian side on Monday. Regarding his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump said it was conducted with "great respect" but provided no further details. The statements reflect a dual US strategy combining military pressure with negotiated channels through mediators, aiming for a swift resolution to the confrontation with Tehran.