Washington: US President Donald Trump expressed optimism on Sunday about the possibility of a deal between Israel and Iran despite the ongoing military confrontations. "I hope there is going to be a deal," Trump told reporters, indicating his belief in a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. According to Anadolu Agency, Trump acknowledged the complexity of the situation, admitting, "I think it's time for a deal. We will see what happens, but sometimes they have to fight it out." When questioned about whether he had asked Israel to pause its attacks on Iran, Trump replied, "I don't want to say that." Earlier on Sunday, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to suggest that Iran and Israel should negotiate a deal, drawing parallels to his perceived success with India and Pakistan. He confidently predicted, "We will have PEACE, soon, between Israel and Iran! Many calls and meetings now taking place," highlighting ongoing diplomatic efforts behind the scenes. This statement of optimism comes amid escalating tensions following Israel's strikes on Iranian nuclear and missile facilities on Friday, which resulted in the deaths of military commanders and scientists. In retaliation, Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones targeting Israeli sites, further intensifying the conflict.