The President of the United States, Donald Trump, indicated this Tuesday that he does not believe the war by the United States and Israel against Iran can end this week, although he repeated his previous claims that the conflict would end 'soon.' When a reporter asked him at the White House if the war could end this week, Trump responded: 'I don't think so. It will conclude soon,' commented the head of state, who also indicated that he would 'soon' announce the countries that have agreed to join the coalition proposed by the White House to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which about 20% of the world's oil passes. 'There are a couple. We will announce some names soon.' In Brussels, the head of EU diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, warned: 'Europe has no interest in an endless war.' She added: 'This is not Europe's war, but Europe's interests are directly at stake.' A direct communication channel between officials from the United States and Iran was reactivated in recent days, according to a report from the US online outlet Axios, citing a US official and a source. The communication between the US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is the first known direct contact between the two countries since the United States and Israel launched massive attacks against Iran on February 28, the report noted. The US official revealed to Axios that it was Araghchi who attempted to establish contact, but clarified that the United States 'is not talking' to Iran. However, Drop Site News reported today that Witkoff sent messages to Araghchi and cited Iranian officials, who indicated that Araghchi was ignoring the messages from the US envoy. The President of the United States, Donald Trump, commented that Iran wants to reach a deal with the United States, but the White House is not sure who is making decisions in Iran. 'They want to make a deal. But it will be soon. It won't be long. They are talking to our people... there are people who want to negotiate.'
