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Trump signals potential end to US-Israel joint war on Iran amid ceasefire extension talks

Apr 15, 2026 09:48 PM CT Washington D.C., United States ceasefire,negotiations,de-escalation,US-Israel-Iran

Summary

US President Donald Trump stated that the joint military campaign with Israel against Iran could conclude shortly, as Washington considers extending a ceasefire window to facilitate further negotiations. This development suggests a potential de-escalation of direct state-on-state hostilities and a shift toward diplomatic resolution, significantly altering the current conflict trajectory.

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War on Iran 'can be over very soon', Trump says US President Donald Trump now says his joint war with Israel on Iran may be ending soon, as the US weighs extending the ceasefire window beyond two weeks to make room for further negotiations. Pakistan's army chief of staff and its interior minister...

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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

President Trump indicated the war on Iran may end soon and is weighing extending the ceasefire for negotiations.

Israel NEUTRAL

Referenced as a joint partner with the US in the war against Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of the potential ceasefire and end to the joint US-Israel military campaign.

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