# Iran war live: Trump says US nearing end of war, claims direct talks with Tehran

https://mins.news/en/item/61848

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/9/17/iran-war-live-trump-says-us-nearing-end-of-war-claims-tehran-direct-talks?traffic_source=rss

> President Donald Trump says the United States is close to ending its conflict with Iran and claims that direct talks with Tehran are taking place.

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