Trump says US military action in Iran is 'militarily effectively over' and the 'status quo' will continue
Summary
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that US military action in Iran is 'militarily effectively over' and that the 'status quo' will continue, citing progress in peace talks. Speaking at a snap news conference joined by UFC boss Dana White, he said the war could be 'ending fairly soon' and that Tehran was 'talking very politely', while its forces remain ready to strike. He cautioned, 'I don't guarantee anything. But if we do have to go back in, we are locked and loaded and ready to go.' The BBC reported that further US attacks on Iran are 'highly unlikely', and CBS News reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there was 'no need' to restart major combat operations because economic sanctions were working so effectively.
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Hindustan Times
Source ↗Hindustan Times reports that Trump declared US military action in Iran 'effectively over', citing progress in peace talks, and said on Monday that the 'status quo' will continue.
Sydney Morning Herald
Source ↗The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Trump, joined by UFC boss Dana White at a snap news conference, offered some of his most definitive comments yet on the looming end of the conflict, saying the war is 'militarily effectively over'.
Middle East Eye
Source ↗Middle East Eye reports that Trump said the war on Iran could be 'ending fairly soon' but warned the US is 'locked and loaded', while saying Tehran was 'talking very politely'.
BBC
Source ↗BBC reports that Trump says more US attacks on Iran are 'highly unlikely' while the US keeps the 'status quo' and remains 'locked and loaded' should the situation change.
CBS News
Source ↗CBS News reports that Rubio said he saw 'no need' to resume major combat operations against Iran because economic sanctions were working so effectively.
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