U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the conflict with Iran is “effectively over” in remarks delivered after a meeting with Qatar’s prime minister in Washington, D.C., while Iranian officials simultaneously called for a “surrender.”
Trump’s statement came immediately following his discussion with Qatar’s prime minister, though the exact content of their conversation was not disclosed. The president’s comment suggested a shift in the United States’ stance toward the ongoing hostilities with Tehran.
Iran, for its part, responded by demanding that the United States capitulate, using the term “surrender” to describe its expectations for the resolution of the dispute.
The exchange occurred against a backdrop of heightened tensions between the two nations, which have been marked by diplomatic confrontations, economic sanctions, and occasional military incidents over the past years.
Qatar, a regional ally of both the United States and Iran, often serves as a diplomatic conduit in Middle‑East negotiations, and the meeting in Washington underscores its continued role in facilitating dialogue amid the volatile situation.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
