President Donald Trump signaled a major shift in Middle East policy Monday, declaring the conflict with Iran "militarily effectively over" and suggesting additional U.S. strikes are increasingly unlikely.
While defending the administration's military campaign, Trump emphasized that American forces remain "locked and loaded" to act if conditions change, even as diplomatic talks gain momentum following high-level discussions with Qatari mediators in Washington.
The president predicted an end to the fighting "fairly soon," though administration officials confirmed the U.S. will maintain its economic blockade and military readiness to protect regional allies.
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