Dhaka, April 1 -- President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States could stop its military operations against Iran within two to three weeks, stressing that a deal with Tehran is not necessary to end the war that has disrupted energy markets and unsettled the global economy.

His remarks came after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera on Tuesday that no negotiations were underway with Washington, despite direct and indirect exchanges of messages nearly five weeks after the US and Israel began attacks on Iran.

Trump, who had previously claimed that Iran was seeking negotiations and "begging" for a deal, appeared to shift his stance on Tuesday regarding the diplomatic efforts.

"Iran doesn't have to make a dea...