Trump says Iran war is 'effectively over' militarily with further strikes unlikely
Summary
President Donald Trump said the Iran war was “militarily” effectively over and that further U.S. attacks were highly unlikely, while warning that U.S. forces remained ready if circumstances changed. He said negotiations were gaining momentum, but Iranian officials have previously expressed doubt about his statements, and no end to the conflict was announced.Key Facts
- Trump said the United States was maintaining the status quo partly at the request of neighboring countries.
- He said he would not formally declare the conflict over because Gulf allies could still face Iranian aggression.
- Trump said a U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports was helping make the region more secure.
- Trump met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani and discussed efforts to end the war.
- Qatar’s prime minister described his discussions with Trump and Vice-President JD Vance as positive and focused on reaching a deal.
- Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have been hit by Iranian strikes during the war, and threats of attacks have disrupted air travel.
- The article says the war began after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes in February and that peace efforts have largely used intermediaries.
- Republican Thomas Massie requested a House vote to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war; Trump dismissed the effort as a sham.
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