President Donald Trump has stated that he is not ready to make a deal to end the Iran war, despite Iran's willingness to do so. In a phone call with NBC News, he declined to specify the terms of a potential deal. He also mentioned a plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid rising global oil prices and dismissed concerns about rising gas prices. The president also questioned whether Iran's new supreme leader, Iran's President, was even alive. His comments came amid criticism from global leaders after the U.S. eased sanctions on Russian oil in an effort to mitigate global oil costs. The conflict began last month with Israeli and U.K. forces launching joint strikes on Iran, and Iran responding by launching strikes on Israel and US. targets in nearby countries.