Trump calls Iran war ‘effectively over’ after talks with Qatar PM
Summary
President Donald Trump said the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran was “effectively” over, but said the United States would maintain its naval blockade and could resume military action. His remarks followed talks with Qatar’s prime minister and came as Iranian officials rejected his account and said Iran remained open to negotiations.Key Facts
- Trump said Iran’s military was “effectively over” and described the U.S. approach as maintaining the status quo.
- Trump said the status quo included a naval blockade of Iranian ports and Task Force Iron Gate, which aims to restrict trade by land and through the Caspian Sea.
- Trump said regional countries, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait, preferred the current approach.
- Trump and Vice President JD Vance met with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani to discuss the war.
- The Qatari prime minister said the talks focused on reaching a deal and bringing peace to the region.
- Trump did not promise a long-term ceasefire and said U.S. forces were ready to resume action if needed.
- Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei dismissed Trump’s remarks as a distraction and denied that talks were taking place.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran was open to negotiations but would not surrender to pressure.
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