Trump says more US attacks on Iran ‘highly unlikely’

Donald Trump has said renewed US attacks on Iran are “highly unlikely”, while claiming Iran is “militarily” defeated and negotiations to end the conflict have positive momentum. He said US forces would remain ready to act if circumstances changed, and declined to formally declare the war over, citing risks to Gulf allies.

Trump made the comments after meeting Qatar’s prime minister, who also described discussions on a possible deal as positive. Peace efforts have largely relied on mediators since joint US-Israeli strikes began the war in February; Iran has struck Gulf states including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The conflict has become a political liability for Republicans after poor midterm results, while Republican congressman Thomas Massie is seeking a House vote to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, an effort unlikely to pass while Republicans control Congress.