U.S. President Trump stated that the Iran war will end "soon, one way or another," while declining to specify how the conflict would be resolved. He noted difficulties in negotiations, saying "I don't know who to talk to, many Iranian leaders are gone." Trump reiterated that Iran must reach a deal and emphasized the need for assurances that Iran will never possess a nuclear weapon. He also confirmed that the U.S. would not strike Iran before the election.