Trump Declares Iran Conflict 'Effectively Over' as Gulf States Urge Restraint

US President Donald Trump has declared the military confrontation with Iran "effectively over," stating that no new attacks are planned and the status quo will be maintained at the urging of neighboring countries. Trump made the remarks after a meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, noting that Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait prefer the current situation. The naval blockade against Iran will continue, and Trump expressed hope for a peace agreement soon. Trump had previously described new attacks as "highly unlikely," though conditional on negotiation progress. Media reports had suggested he might order renewed large-scale combat operations after the US parliamentary elections.