Trump says US military action against Iran not necessary

President Trump said Monday that US military action against Iran does not appear necessary "at this moment," though he stressed the country remains fully prepared to act if the situation changes. He predicted the conflict would end "relatively soon." The war with Iran, launched by the US and Israel on February 28, has been cited by Republicans themselves as a key reason for the party's defeat in the midterm elections, with Democrats winning control of Congress. Trump also stated that Gulf nations prefer maintaining the current naval blockade and Operation Iron Gate. The conflict has driven up fuel prices and inflation, costing an estimated $100 billion, with only 25% of voters believing the military action was worth the cost. Trump maintains the war was necessary to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.