Iran war ‘highly unlikely’ to resume, says Trump
US President Donald Trump cast doubt on renewed fighting with Iran, telling CNN it was “highly unlikely,” ahead of a meeting with mediator Qatar’s prime minister on Monday. Trump has threatened to resume strikes in recent weeks, with US media reports suggesting that hostilities could restart after last Tuesday’s midterm elections. The president told CNN […]
President Donald Trump stated on Monday that "Iran militarily is effectively over" and that "there is positive momentum" behind negotiations to end the Middle East conflict. The US president emphasized that they are maintaining the status quo at the request of neighboring countries. When asked about renewed US attacks on Iran, Trump said they were "highly unlikely," but noted that the US remains "locked and loaded" if circumstances change.
Iranian officials have shown skepticism towards Trump's prior remarks about resolving the conflict. This is not the first time Trump has declared the Iran war "militarily" over, but the current circumstances are different. Trump hinted at de-escalation in Iran following the Republican party's poor performance in the recent midterm elections, which they attributed in part to the Iran war.
In a recent 60 Minutes interview, Trump stated that there is no reason to escalate the conflict at the moment. When asked why he wouldn't officially declare an end to the war, Trump mentioned that some Gulf allies could still face Iranian aggression.
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