Diplomacy
Trump Says Iran War 'Effectively Over' Militarily After Meeting Qatar PM
Al Jazeera · 13 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Al Jazeera
AI SUMMARY
US President Donald Trump stated that the war on Iran is effectively over militarily following a meeting with Qatar's prime minister, though the US naval blockade and regional tensions remain.
- US President Donald Trump stated that the US-Israel war on Iran is effectively over militarily.
- The remarks followed a closed-door meeting in Washington, DC with US Vice President JD Vance and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.
- Trump indicated that the US is maintaining the status quo and naval blockades at the request of neighboring Middle Eastern allies.
- The ongoing naval blockade includes the newly announced Task Force Iron Gate to cut off trade by land and through the Caspian Sea.
- Trump stated that the US remains ready to resume military action if necessary, despite seeing momentum toward the end of the conflict.
- Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei dismissed Trump's remarks as a distraction and fake news.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called for an end to the current situation, adding that Iran is open to negotiations but will not surrender to force.
- Qatar has acted as a key mediator, presenting Trump with a two-day proposal from Iran to end the war during their meeting.
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