Trump says U.S. will hold off on Iran strikes

President Trump announced Monday that the war with Iran is "practically over" and that the U.S. will refrain from new military strikes, following a request from Qatar's prime minister. Trump made the statement to reporters after meeting Qatari PM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who also conveyed appeals from Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The U.S. will maintain its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a condition Iran rejects. The war began in February with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. Trump's announcement follows a historic Republican defeat in last week's midterm elections, partly attributed to the war and rising fuel prices. Iran demands an end to the blockade and sanctions for a ceasefire.