Trump says Iran war to end 'fairly soon'

US President Donald Trump stated that further military action against Iran is no longer required and that the conflict could conclude soon. During a White House meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, Trump expressed his belief that diplomatic efforts are progressing towards a peaceful resolution of the war.

According to a post on Truth Social, regional countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar prefer maintaining the US naval blockade of Iran rather than launching additional strikes. Trump, however, warned that the United States remains prepared for military action at any time. The president cited regional allies' requests for maintaining the current status quo as the reason for not escalating the situation militarily.

Following a meeting with Sheikh Mohammed and Vice President JD Vance, Trump emphasized that the administration is following the advice of neighboring countries. Despite positive discussions between the two leaders, Iran has dismissed claims of progress in negotiations, with Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei accusing the US of spreading false reports of peace talks.

Iran has proposed ending the US naval blockade, easing sanctions, and halting American and Israeli attacks in exchange for Tehran stopping its own restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. However, US officials have dismissed Iran's proposal as unrealistic. Military operations have persisted, with reports of US strikes on Qeshm Island and other targets.

Additionally, Iran has claimed recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Gulf region. In Washington, the political consequences of the conflict are becoming evident, with some Republicans linking the party's midterm election losses to the war and its economic impact.