TRUMP SAYS US WAR IN IRAN IS MILITARILY EFFECTIVELY OVER , SUGGESTS CURRENT STATUS QUO TO CONTINUE

What happened: Trump said US military action in Iran is "militarily effectively over" and that the US is "just keeping it the status quo," after a White House meeting with Qatar's PM Sheikh Mohammed. Key numbers: US operations in Iran have been limited to sanctions, a naval blockade and targeted strikes since July 2026. Why it matters: Trump's remarks appeared to rule out future strikes and followed what he called "positive momentum" in talks, while Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei urged Washington to "surrender" to Iran's seven conditions. Coverage: 6 outlets in 24h

Trump said US military action in Iran is "militarily effectively over" and that the US is "just keeping it the status quo," after a White House meeting with Qatar's PM Sheikh Mohammed.

Trump's remarks appeared to rule out future strikes and followed what he called "positive momentum" in talks, while Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei urged Washington to "surrender" to Iran's seven conditions.