Trump warns Iran as Tehran demands US 'surrender'

President Donald Trump said Monday that the war with Iran was "militarily effectively over," signaling he was not immediately considering resuming large-scale attacks, while warning US forces remained "locked and loaded" if circumstances changed. Trump told reporters he was "keeping the status quo" and described negotiations with Tehran as showing "positive momentum," though he gave no indication of plans to withdraw troops or end the naval blockade on Iranian oil exports. Iran has demanded concessions including an end to the blockade, sanctions relief, and compensation for war damage before entering nuclear talks. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the next move rests with Trump, while Republican Representative Thomas Massie moved to force an impeachment vote over the war's handling. The State Department issued its highest-level travel advisory for six Middle Eastern countries, citing security risks.