- Donald Trump confirmed that negotiations with Iran are "still ongoing" and expressed optimism about signing a peace deal within "two or three days", which he said would lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump claimed there were no more "sticking points" in the talks, anticipating a "very good, strong, powerful deal" soon.
- His comments followed an agreement between Iran and Israel to halt attacks after the two sides exchanged fire, which had threatened to escalate the conflict in the Middle East.
- Trump asserted his influence over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying Netanyahu "does it" if told to do something, but also warned him against fighting Iran alone.
- Separately, a US Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with its two crew members safely rescued; the cause of the incident remains unclear.
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