Trump says no need for military action against Iran for now

US President Donald Trump said after meeting Qatar's prime minister that there is currently no need for military action against Iran, suggesting he is ready to maintain the status quo in the region until Tehran agrees to a new deal. Trump stated the US is fully prepared to act if the situation in the Middle East changes, but sees no reason to use such measures now. He met with Qatari PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, a key mediator in US-Iran talks, and noted Gulf Arab countries prefer preserving the status quo. The comments follow Iran's foreign minister issuing a two-day ultimatum for the US to cease military operations. Trump previously said US forces identified 38 Iranian bridges they could destroy within an hour, though he preferred avoiding new strikes. Washington had warned Gulf states to prepare for a short, intense campaign against Iran after the midterm elections.