Trump says Iran war effectively over but US remains ready to strike
US President Donald Trump stated at a White House press conference on Monday that the conflict with Iran is effectively ending while warning forces remain prepared for further action.
Trump declares conflict nearing end
Donald Trump told reporters during a briefing that military momentum suggests the war will finish soon. He claimed Israel and Gulf allies are well protected from Iranian threats at this point. The President noted that taking further military action does not seem necessary right now. However, he emphasized that American troops remain locked and loaded for any reason.
Gulf leaders lobby for peace
Trump held talks in the Oval Office with Qatari prime minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani earlier on Monday. The Qatari leader lobbied alongside other Gulf nations to prevent a resumption of fighting against Tehran. Republicans suffered a historic defeat in the midterm elections after losing both houses of Congress. Vice-president JD Vance declared the Iran war was a key reason for these electoral losses.
US warns of future strikes
The President repeated that Iran will not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon under any circumstances. He stated on Truth Social that leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait prefer the status quo. Trump added that if the situation changes then the US is ready to resume full-scale military action. He concluded by saying America and the world will be safer after this military engagement concludes.
2 outlets, different leads
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The Guardian
Trump says US war in Iran ‘effectively over’ as he plays down escalation concerns
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Middle East Eye
Trump says war on Iran could be 'ending fairly soon', but warned that US is 'locked and loaded'
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