Trump says Iran war could end 'fairly soon' as Tehran talks politely

President Donald Trump said Monday that the war with Iran could end "fairly soon," claiming Tehran is "talking very politely" with Washington and that Iran is "militarily effectively over" due to its destroyed navy and surging inflation. Trump made the remarks after meeting Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, citing momentum toward ending the nine-month conflict. He reiterated Iran would not be allowed nuclear weapons, though new strikes were "quite unlikely," while Gulf states reportedly prefer maintaining the naval blockade and "Operation Iron Gate." The conflict has driven global fuel prices up, and Trump's tone has softened after midterm losses. Iran proposed a two-day deal via Qatari mediators demanding sanctions relief and a new Strait of Hormuz shipping route, though Tehran officials denied talks. Oil prices fell over 1% Tuesday on de-escalation hopes.