# Trump: War Can't Last Much Longer, Hormuz Deal Near

President Trump said the conflict cannot continue much longer and suggested a deal over the Strait of Hormuz is close. The comments signal a possible de-escalation of tensions in a critical oil shipping lane. An agreement would ease global supply concerns.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/8/7/trump-says-war-cant-go-much-longer-hormuz-deal-close?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000