Maria Bartiromo relays Trump’s claim that US‑Iran conflict has ended amid ongoing diplomatic uncertainty

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:04:00 +0200

Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo reported that President Donald Trump told her the war between the United States and Iran is effectively over, framing his comments as a sign that the intense military standoff has de‑escalated. The remarks come amid a volatile diplomatic backdrop, including a publicly announced U.S. ultimatum to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz and a series of high‑stakes talks mediated by regional and global powers. Despite Trump’s assertion that hostilities have concluded, Iranian officials have continued to deny they are in direct negotiations with Washington, labeling some of the president’s statements as psychological warfare. At the same time, Middle Eastern mediators and European powers have signaled that cease‑fire discussions are still fragile and that key issues—such as Iran’s nuclear program, energy infrastructure, and the status of strategic shipping routes—remain unresolved. Markets and security analysts have reacted cautiously, noting that while open combat