President Donald Trump declared Monday that Iran’s military is effectively defeated and another U.S. offensive appears unlikely, signaling that the months-long conflict could soon end following talks with Qatar’s prime minister.
Speaking at the White House after meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Trump said the United States would maintain its naval blockade and military presence in the region at the request of neighboring Gulf states, while insisting that any settlement must ensure Iran never obtains nuclear weapons and guarantee the long-term security of America’s regional allies.
