During a White House press briefing, former President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. war in Iran was “effectively over,” emphasizing that military escalation was no longer necessary. Trump cited recent talks with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who, along with other Gulf allies, urged the United States to avoid resuming hostilities against Tehran.
Speaking to reporters, Trump stated, “At this point, taking the military action doesn’t seem to be a very necessary thing – but we’re locked and loaded, ready to go for any reason.” He added that Israel and Gulf allies were well protected from Iranian threats and that the U.S. was prepared to act if the situation changed.
Trump’s remarks followed a series of meetings in the Oval Office where he discussed the conflict’s trajectory with Qatari officials. He noted, “We’re seeing momentum toward the end of this conflict. I think it’s going to be ending fairly soon.” The former president has repeatedly claimed that a final peace deal with Iran was imminent, a statement that critics say has been exaggerated.
While the U.S. had been moving troops to the Middle East ahead of the midterm elections, speculation grew that the administration might wait for the elections before launching a renewed military campaign. However, Republicans suffered a historic defeat in the midterms, losing both houses of Congress. Vice‑President‑elect J.D. Vance later suggested that the Iran war contributed to the GOP’s losses.
On Truth Social, Trump reiterated that Gulf leaders—including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait—preferred maintaining the current naval blockade against Iran. He warned that if the situation shifted, the United States would be ready to resume full‑scale military action, though he deemed such a scenario unlikely at present.
Trump concluded that the U.S. would continue to protect American interests and ensure global security, stating that the end of the conflict would make “the American People, and the World, far safer and more secure.”
Source: The Guardian World
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