US President Donald Trump has declared the war with Iran effectively over, saying that further military action is not currently necessary. However, Washington has not ruled out the possibility of renewed attacks and remains prepared to launch military operations again if circumstances require.
Speaking to reporters after meeting Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at the White House, Trump said he expected the conflict with Iran to end soon and that the United States had no immediate plans for additional military action.
However, he made it clear that the US could resume attacks at any time depending on developments.
Trump said Washington would continue monitoring the situation and was capable of maintaining the current position while awaiting a new agreement with Tehran.
Trump Says Iran Must Accept US Nuclear Conditions
The US president said Saudi Arabia and Qatar also wanted a peaceful resolution to the Iran conflict, adding that Washington’s preference was likewise to achieve a diplomatic settlement.
According to Trump, Iranian leaders understand that they must accept American conditions and that Iran will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons.
He claimed that although Iranian leadership publicly appears unwilling to accept this condition, it understands the reality of the situation.
Trump reiterated that Iran would not be permitted to pursue a path towards acquiring nuclear weapons.
US Naval Blockade Remains Part of Washington’s Strategy
The American president also expressed satisfaction with the ongoing naval blockade against Iran, describing it as an important component of the US strategy.
His remarks suggest that Washington intends to maintain economic and strategic pressure on Tehran while leaving the door open for diplomatic negotiations.
Trump Expresses Optimism Over Ending Ukraine War
In addition to discussing Iran, Trump also expressed optimism about efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
He indicated that significant progress could emerge from negotiations taking place in Abu Dhabi, raising hopes for further diplomatic developments.
Analysis: Washington Combines Diplomatic Hopes with Military Pressure
Trump’s latest remarks present two parallel approaches to the Iran conflict.
On one hand, the US president has described the war as effectively over and expressed hope for a diplomatic settlement. On the other hand, he has deliberately kept the possibility of renewed military strikes open.
This indicates that Washington wants to maintain pressure on Tehran while using negotiations to secure its demands concerning Iran’s nuclear programme.
However, a definitive end to the conflict will depend on a formal agreement, diplomatic progress and developments on the ground. Until then, the possibility of renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran cannot be ruled out.
