Speaking to reporters in New York, Trump said he had a “very good conversation” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after which he became optimistic about a temporary de-escalation.

“He was hit, and he hit back, and I can’t blame him for that,” Trump said, referring to Netanyahu. “But now they’ve called it quits, and they’re going to leave each other alone for another week or so.”

The US president also indicated that Washington is close to reaching a significant agreement with Iran that would prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons under any circumstances.

“We are in the final stages of what will be a very good and very strong deal that will not allow nuclear weapons in any way, shape, or form,” Trump stated.

According to Trump, the agreement could also lead to the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route, potentially within the next two to three days.

The US president stressed that while the United States possesses the capability to carry out military strikes against Iran, he prefers a diplomatic resolution over armed conflict.

“If we decide to bomb, we can do it very easily, and within a few weeks they would have nothing left,” Trump said. “But a lot of people would be killed, and I don’t want that.”

Trump argued that economic pressure and sanctions have proven more effective than military action in forcing Iran toward negotiations.

“The blockade has turned out to be much stronger than bombing,” he said. “Iran’s economy is under severe pressure, and that is one of the reasons they are moving toward a deal.”

Trump’s remarks have once again drawn global attention to developments in the Middle East, as speculation grows over the possibility of a broader ceasefire and a potential diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran.