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President Donald Trump said the U.S.-Iran war is "very close" to an end as hostilities ease amid a two-week ceasefire agreement.
"I think it’s close to over, yeah. I view it as very close to being over," Trump told FOX Business anchor Maria Bartiromo in an interview that will air on "Mornings with Maria" on Wednesday.
The president’s comments come as peace talks between U.S. officials and Iranian negotiators are reportedly expected to restart Thursday.
Elsewhere, A U.S. Navy destroyer reportedly intercepted two oil tankers trying to leave Iran on Tuesday and ordered them to turn back..
The vessels departed from Chabahar Port in the Gulf of Oman and were contacted by the warship via radio communication, the officials told the outlet.
The officials also said the vessels were among six that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said had been instructed to return toward Iranian ports after entering the Gulf.