Trump says US war on Iran ‘effectively over’ after talks with Qatar
Briefing by News4U · First published
US President Donald Trump said the war on Iran is “effectively over” and “ending fairly soon” after talks with Qatar’s prime minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and stated escalation is “quite unlikely” while keeping forces “locked and loaded.” Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei rejected any talks and told Washington to “fold your hand,” while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran will not negotiate until the US meets its seven conditions. Brent crude fell below $90 a barrel on the news. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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