Trump Says Iran Deal Could Be Reached Within A Week…see more>

President Donald Trump said he believes the United States and Iran could reach an agreement within the next week to extend the current ceasefire and reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking by telephone with ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl, Trump expressed confidence that negotiations remain on track despite a brief setback earlier in the day.

“Looking good, looking good,” Trump said.

The president acknowledged there had been a “glitch” in the talks but claimed he quickly helped resolve the issue.

“There was a little glitch today, but I turned that one around very quickly, as you probably noticed earlier,” Trump said.

According to Trump, the problem emerged after Iran became upset over Israeli military actions involving Lebanon.