Iran has signalled it may be open to ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, even as U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the war could soon come to a close. The developments come amid heightened tensions following several days of military confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran, raising concerns about a wider regional escalation.

A senior Iranian diplomat said Tehran would consider ending the conflict only if it receives firm guarantees that it will not face further attacks. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the war could end if assurances are provided that similar hostilities will not occur again. “We will only end the war under conditions where we are certain it won’t happen again,” he said in remarks to Iranian state television.

According to Iranian officials, several global powers have been in contact with Tehran in an effort to de-escalate the situation. Countries including China, Russia and France are believed to have reached out to explore the possibility of a ceasefire and diplomatic negotiations aimed at stabilising the region.

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Meanwhile, President Trump suggested that the conflict could be nearing its conclusion. Speaking about the military campaign against Iran, Trump indicated that the situation was progressing faster than initially expected and that a resolution could come soon. The comments came after days of intense strikes and counterstrikes that have heightened global fears about a broader war in the Middle East.

The fighting is part of a wider escalation tied to tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme and regional influence. Diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran had been underway since 2025, but they broke down after deadlines for an agreement passed without a deal, eventually leading to military confrontation and a new phase of conflict.

Despite the latest signals of potential de-escalation, uncertainty remains over how quickly the fighting might end. Analysts say any ceasefire would depend on security guarantees, diplomatic mediation and the willingness of all parties involved to halt military operations. For now, governments and international mediators continue to watch developments closely as efforts intensify to prevent the conflict from widening further across the region.

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