Washington, Oct. 31 -- US President Donald Trump said Washington is in no hurry to end its war with Iran, describing the conflict as "not a typical war" and claiming the United States has time on its side despite months of hostilities and repeated diplomatic efforts to secure a lasting settlement.

Trump also claimed that Tehran remained interested in negotiations but is under mounting financial difficulties, including an inability to pay military personnel and law enforcement officers.

"There are talks. They want to talk. They keep talking," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.

"But look, they're not paying their soldiers, they're not paying their police. They're in a lot of trouble. And we have time, frankly. It's a war, but it's no...