Trump sees 'positive momentum' toward Iran deal after Qatar talks

Donald Trump said Monday he sees "positive momentum" toward an agreement to end the war with Iran, which he called "militarily finished," following his meeting with Qatar's prime minister, a mediating country. Trump hosted Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani at the White House, describing an "excellent conversation" on Iran. He stated renewed strikes are "unlikely" but the U.S. remains "ready to act," while Iranian officials rejected the claims as false and accused Washington of pursuing the conflict for Israel. Iranian authorities reported continued strikes, including on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump and Vice President JD Vance have linked the conflict's oil price spikes to the Republican midterm defeat, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expected to address the war Tuesday.