In a preview clip of an interview with Fox News, the US president was asked whether the war was finished.

“I think it’s close to over, yeah,” he replied. “I view it as very close to over.”

Separately, Mr Trump said ‌negotiations between US and Iranian officials could resume in Pakistan in the next two days, while JD Vance, the vice-president, said he felt positive about where things stood.

“I think you’re going to be watching an amazing two days ahead,” Mr Trump told ABC News, adding he did not think it would be necessary to extend a two-week ceasefire that ends on April 22.