Donald Trump has praised Middle Eastern nations including Qatar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan for helping broker what he called a “very special” and “unprecedented” peace effort.

The President said the world was “very close” to achieving peace in the Middle East.

He also expressed hope that hostages would soon return home, acknowledging some were in poor condition.

President Trump added that “everybody was unified” in wanting the war to end and vowed “everyone will be treated fairly.”