In a surprise briefing, President Donald Trump announced that the United States considers the conflict with Iran to be “effectively over.” The statement followed a meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, during which the two leaders discussed a potential resolution to the ongoing hostilities.
Trump emphasized that the United States has already dealt a decisive blow to Iran’s military capabilities, stating, “Iran, militarily, is effectively over. We’re just keeping it the status quo.” He added that the status quo would involve maintaining the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and the newly formed Task Force Iron Gate, aimed at cutting off land trade routes.
According to the president, the decision to preserve the status quo was largely influenced by regional allies. He cited Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and other neighboring countries as preferring a continued blockade and a stable, albeit restrictive, arrangement.
Following the briefing, the Qatari prime minister expressed gratitude for the constructive discussions, noting the potential for peace in the region. The White House confirmed that President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance hosted the Qatari leader to further negotiate a lasting settlement.
Source: Al Jazeera
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