Trump says war on Iran ‘effectively over’ after talks with Qatar’s PM

(AL-JAZEERA) United States President Donald Trump has signalled that he considers the US-Israel war on Iran “effectively” at an end, after meeting with Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Washington, DC.

In a surprise briefing on Monday, Trump told reporters efforts to end the conflict were gaining momentum and that further military action may not be needed.

“At this point… taking military action doesn’t seem to be a very necessary thing, but we’re locked and loaded, ready to go for any reason that changes,” he said. “Israel and the entire Middle East are protected from Iranian danger and threats, and we’re seeing momentum toward the end of this conflict. I think it’s going to be ending fairly soon.”