Trump Says Iran War Is ‘Militarily Effectively over’ - 41NBC News
Trump said negotiations could avert more strikes as U.S. forces hit Iranian air defenses and identified 38 bridges as possible targets.
- On Monday, November 9, 2026, President Donald Trump declared the war with Iran "militarily effectively over" during a White House briefing following a meeting with the prime minister of Qatar.
- The 8-month-old conflict fueled global economic concerns and rising fuel prices that overshadowed midterm elections, where the Republican Party lost control of both chambers of Congress.
- Limited strikes against Iranian air defenses occurred at least twice over the past week, while military forces disabled a commercial ship Saturday for allegedly breaching a naval blockade.
- Trump told CNN on Sunday that resuming strikes is "highly unlikely" if the Iranians sign a "strong agreement," noting "positive momentum" toward ending the conflict.
- Infrastructure targets including 38 bridges remain identified should military action resume, as the administration continues seeking a long-term solution to ensure Iran's nuclear program is "defanged.
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Trump says Iran war is ‘militarily effectively over’ - 41NBC News
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters he believes the war in Iran “militarily is effectively over.” The president made a surprise visit to the White House briefing room after meeting with Qatar’s prime minister earlier in the day. “Iran militarily is effectively over,” Trump said. “We’re just keeping it the status quo.” Trump added that Iran...
Trump believes war with Iran is militarily 'effectively over'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters he believes the war in Iran “militarily is effectively over.” The president made a surprise visit to the White House briefing room after meeting with Qatar’s prime minister earlier in the day. “Iran militarily is effectively over,” Trump said. “We’re just keeping it the status […]
'Iran war is effectively over!': Trump makes massive announcement from White House
US President Donald Trump has made a major announcement on the Iran war, declaring that the conflict is "militarily effectively over." In a surprise appearance at the White House briefing room on Monday, following a meeting with Qatar's prime minister, Trump said Iran's military capabilities had been severely weakened and that Washington was maintaining the current status quo. "Iran militarily is effectively over," Trump told reporters, adding t…
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