Trump declares the war is going swimmingly, a deal with Iran is very close and urges Hezbollah to act nicely during ceasefire: Live updates

Donald Trump has said the Iran war is 'going swimmingly' as a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into place Thursday night.

Speaking at an event in Las Vegas, the US President claimed Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium, one of the key obstacles in negotiations to bring the war to an end.

Trump said a deal with Iran is 'very close,' as he added peace talks between the Washington and Tehran could begin as early as this weekend.

Pakistan has been mediating between the two countries to secure a second-round of negotiations ahead of the April 22 deadline of a two-week ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran.

Meanwhile, Trump yesterday announced a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon after speaking with officials from the two countries.

He described it as a 'historic' day for Lebanon, adding in a Truth Social post: 'Good things are happening!!!'

The hope is that the truce may advance a permanent peace deal between Israel and Lebanon, which have no diplomatic relations.

In a post on Truth Social overnight, the US leader warned Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah to 'act nicely' during the ceasefire.

'I hope Hezbollah acts nicely and well during this important period of time. It will be an GREAT moment for them if they do. No more killing. Must finally have PEACE!' he wrote.