Washington: Suryaa Web Desk: US President Donald Trump has said the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran is “militarily effectively over”, expressing optimism that the conflict could move towards an end following discussions with Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Washington.
Speaking to reporters on November 9, Trump said there was positive momentum towards ending the conflict and suggested that a resumption of major military strikes was unlikely. However, he made it clear that US forces remained prepared to respond if the situation changed. He also stopped short of announcing a formal ceasefire or guaranteeing a permanent end to hostilities.
Qatar has been playing a mediation role in efforts to reduce tensions between Washington and Tehran. Following the meeting, the Qatari prime minister said discussions had focused on the regional situation and ways to advance negotiations between the two countries.
Iran, meanwhile, rejected the suggestion that it was negotiating from a position of weakness. Mohsen Rezaei, a senior Iranian security official, called on Washington to accept Tehran’s seven conditions for ending the conflict. He also accused the United States of spreading misleading information about negotiations.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has indicated that Tehran is open to further diplomatic discussions but will not accept demands imposed through pressure. Iran’s stated conditions include lifting the US naval blockade, easing economic sanctions, compensation for war-related damage and ending hostilities across the region.
Despite the diplomatic signals, major differences remain between the two sides. The continuation of the US naval blockade and the absence of a formal agreement indicate that the situation remains unresolved.
Trump’s remarks have raised expectations of a possible diplomatic breakthrough, but the next steps will depend on whether Washington and Tehran can reach an agreement on the outstanding conditions.