US-Iran war: Trump says more US attacks on Iran 'highly unlikely'
President Donald Trump declared the military conflict with Iran "effectively over" and said additional U.S. strikes are highly unlikely following Monday's White House meeting with Qatar's prime minister. Trump told Reuters that Qatar and Saudi Arabia want a peaceful solution but the United States remains ready to strike if necessary. Iran defended its proposal for two days of peace talks after the U.S. rejected what it called "outrageous" conditions. Oil markets reacted with WTI rebounding to $86 and Brent holding at $91 as traders weigh the unsigned peace prospects.
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- ✓ Trump said the Iran war is 'effectively over' militarily and further U.S. strikes are highly unlikely.
- ✓ Trump met with Qatar's prime minister at the White House on Monday.
- ✓ Trump told Reuters that Qatar and Saudi Arabia want a peaceful solution but the U.S. is ready for strikes if necessary.
- ✓ Iran defended its two-day proposal for peace talks after the U.S. rejected 'outrageous' conditions.
What changed
Trump publicly characterized the war as militarily finished and further strikes as highly unlikely after meeting Qatar's prime minister.
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Trump says Iran war 'effectively over' with further strikes unlikely
President Donald Trump declared the military conflict with Iran "effectively over" and said additional U.S. strikes are highly unlikely following Monday's White House meeting with Qatar's prime minister. Trump told Reuters that Qatar and Saudi Arabia want a peaceful solution but the United States remains ready to strike if necessary. Iran defended its proposal for two days of peace talks after the U.S. rejected what it called "outrageous" conditions. Oil markets reacted with WTI rebounding to $86 and Brent holding at $91 as traders weigh the unsigned peace prospects.
Why it matters
The statement marks a sharp de-escalation in rhetoric after weeks of escalating tension and U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear and missile sites. Qatar has served as a key intermediary, hosting indirect talks and relaying messages between Washington and Tehran. The conflict's trajectory affects global energy prices, regional security alignments, and the future of Iran's nuclear program. A formal agreement remains unsigned and Iranian officials continue to set public conditions for diplomacy.
What is confirmed
- Trump said the Iran war is 'effectively over' militarily and further U.S. strikes are highly unlikely.
- Trump met with Qatar's prime minister at the White House on Monday.
- Trump told Reuters that Qatar and Saudi Arabia want a peaceful solution but the U.S. is ready for strikes if necessary.
- Iran defended its two-day proposal for peace talks after the U.S. rejected 'outrageous' conditions.
- WTI crude rebounded to $86 and Brent held at $91 amid the developments.
Still unconfirmed
- A formal peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran is imminent.
What to watch next
- Whether Iran formally accepts U.S. terms for nuclear negotiations
- Any Iranian missile or proxy activity that could trigger renewed U.S. strikes
- Saudi Arabia's public position on security guarantees and normalization talks
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- Reuters — Trump says Qatar, Saudi Arabia want peaceful solution on Iran but US ready for strikes if necessary -Reuters interview
- Al Jazeera — Trump calls Iran war ‘effectively over’ after talks with Qatar PM
- BBC — Trump says Iran war is 'effectively over' militarily with further strikes unlikely
- WBFF — Trump met with Qatar's prime minister at the White House on Monday as his administration e
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