President Donald Trump estimated on Tuesday, April 14, that the war with Iran was "almost over," according to an interview given to the New York Post. He added that "something could happen in the next two days" regarding a resumption of discussions between Washington and Tehran, this time again in Islamabad, Pakistan, which has been playing the role of mediator since the beginning of the crisis.

Negotiation Signals

According to France 24 and AFP, Trump used a resolutely optimistic tone, stating that Iran "very strongly wants a deal." This statement comes after the relative failure of an initial round of talks the previous weekend in Islamabad. Vice President JD Vance had then spoken of "a lot of progress," but no concrete agreement had emerged.

Israel-Lebanon: Historic Direct Discussions

In parallel, the US diplomacy announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to begin direct negotiations for lasting peace, following "productive discussions" in Washington. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on both parties to seize this "historic opportunity." The Lebanese ambassador to the United States described these exchanges as "constructive."

Ten Countries Demand End to Hostilities

At the same time, a coalition of ten countries – including France, Germany, and Japan – issued a joint statement demanding "the urgent end of hostilities" in the Middle East, according to La DH. The defense council convened by Emmanuel Macron this Wednesday, April 15, at the Élysée Palace is expected to address the issue of France's posture in the Persian Gulf.