Trump: Military action on Iran 'doesn’t seem necessary,' but US is 'locked and loaded'

President Donald Trump stated on Monday night that further military action against Iran may not be necessary, but the United States remains prepared to take action if the situation changes. He described the ongoing military engagement against Iran as the greatest naval blockade in the history of the country, if not the world, with nothing getting through and a devastating impact on Iran.

During a conversation with Qatar's prime minister, Trump said that taking military action against Iran does not appear to be necessary at this time, but the US is locked and loaded and ready to act for any reason. He also claimed that Iran is "militarily, effectively over" and that the US is maintaining the current status through the naval blockade.

Trump reiterated that Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon, stating it as a non-negotiable condition. Meanwhile, marine traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains significantly reduced, though not entirely halted.