Trump says he talked to Xi about the Iran war - Reuters

U.S. President Donald Trump said the conflict involving Iran is expected to conclude in the near term. The comment was made after the administration turned down a recent peace proposal presented by Tehran.

In his remarks, Trump indicated that the rejection of the Iranian offer was a deliberate decision by his administration, emphasizing that the move would not impede the anticipated resolution of hostilities. He did not provide specific details about the terms of the Iranian proposal or the timeline for the war’s end.

The president also noted that he had spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding the situation. Trump said the conversation with Xi covered the ongoing conflict and that both leaders were aligned in seeking a swift conclusion.

No further information was released about any coordinated actions or diplomatic steps that might follow the discussions with China or the response to Iran’s peace overture. The statements were delivered in a public setting, though the exact venue was not specified.