Trump says Iran war 'practically over' as Tehran denies talks

President Donald Trump said Monday that the war with Iran is "practically over" militarily, while leaving open the possibility of further U.S. strikes if necessary. Trump made the remarks after meeting with Qatar's prime minister, a key mediator, stating new attacks are "very unlikely" but that the U.S. is "prepared and ready to go" if intervention is needed. He described a "positive momentum" toward ending the conflict, while Iran's top security official Mohsen Rezaei denied any negotiations, urging Washington to stop "fake news about imaginary talks." The meeting came after Republican losses in midterm elections, with Gulf states reportedly preferring the status quo over new attacks. Iran's foreign minister also denied reports of a planned meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials in Qatar, maintaining Tehran's position of no talks until Washington meets seven conditions. Brent crude futures fell to $92 per barrel on expectations the war may end.