Trump signals possible end to Iran conflict, says further military action may not be needed
US President Donald Trump said Monday that further military action against Iran does not appear necessary at this stage, expressing optimism that the conflict could end soon while warning that Washington remains prepared to resume operations if required.
"At this point, taking the military action doesn't seem to be a very necessary thing — but we're locked and loaded, ready to go for any reason," Trump told reporters at the White House.
"We're seeing momentum toward the end of this conflict. I think it's going to be ending fairly soon," he added.
Trump said the United States was maintaining the current situation and hoped to reach an agreement with Tehran. However, he stressed that Washington would respond seriously if circumstances demanded further military action.
He also pointed to additional US military capabilities in the region, including another aircraft carrier equipped with advanced weapons, saying he hoped they would not need to be used.
Trump holds talks with Qatar as regional diplomacy continues
Separately, Trump said he had held an "excellent conversation" with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, with discussions focusing on developments involving Iran.
In a statement on his Truth Social platform, Trump said several regional countries, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait, preferred maintaining the current situation.
He referred to what he described as a continued naval blockade and the new Operation Iron Gate, covering both land and sea operations.
Trump reiterated that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remained a non-negotiable US objective.
"We are seeing positive momentum toward an end to this Conflict, and will ensure that America's interests are at all times protected," he said.
Iran accuses Israel of pushing Washington toward prolonged war
Meanwhile, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused Israel of attempting to draw the United States into an endless conflict with Iran.
In a post on X, Ghalibaf warned that such a war could become a strategic quagmire from which neither current nor future US presidents, regardless of political affiliation, would be able to withdraw easily.
"Unless Washington drops the 'Israel First' mindset, America and its allies are headed straight for a dark age," he said.
Ceasefire efforts remain fragile
The United States and Israel launched their war against Iran on February 28. A ceasefire was reached in April, but fighting between Washington and Tehran resumed in July after diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict stalled.
Trump's latest remarks signal a possible opening for de-escalation, although his continued military warnings and Tehran's accusations against Israel underline the fragility of the situation.
Despite growing talk of an end to hostilities, no final agreement has been announced.
Source:AA
