The military confrontation with Iran has effectively ended, and the current moment holds positive momentum toward resolving the conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday, as Asharq News reported.
Trump stated on Truth Social that he held an excellent conversation with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani regarding Iran-related issues. He added that Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and other nations prefer maintaining the status quo.
That preference means the continuation of what Trump described as the greatest naval blockade in history, alongside the Iron Gate operation aimed at sealing Iran’s land borders. Everyone agrees on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, a matter he described as non-negotiable.
The United States remains ready to act if developments in the Middle East change, Trump noted, adding that U.S. forces stand at peak readiness while calling such a shift very unlikely right now. Israel and the entire Middle East are protected from Iranian threats, he said.
Military confrontation has ended, Trump repeated during a press conference, pointing to positive momentum toward ending the conflict. Iran is speaking with the United States very politely, he said, noting a good chance to finish the matter.
Iranian naval and air forces effectively no longer exist, Trump said, offering an assessment of military damages. About 85 percent of Iran’s military manufacturing capabilities have been destroyed, leaving limited capacity to produce missiles and drones.
One hundred fifty-eight Iranian ships are underwater, and 268 aircraft sit scattered across airfields throughout Iran. Trump labeled Iran a failing country economically, pointing to an inflation rate of 301 percent and noting that Tehran fails to pay salaries for military personnel and the Revolutionary Guard.
The American people and people worldwide will be safer once the military confrontation ends, Trump stated, accusing Iran of killing large numbers of people over decades while emphasizing that the United States did not start the conflict. He contrasted current operations in Iran and Venezuela with past prolonged U.S. wars that brought high casualties without gains.
| Metric | Status Reported by U.S. President Donald Trump |
|---|---|
| Naval Ships Sunk | 158 vessels |
| Grounded Aircraft | 268 planes |
| Military Manufacturing Capacity Destroyed | Approximately 85% |
| Iranian Inflation Rate | 301% |
Trump warned that the U.S. will move if Middle East developments shift, though he deems that unlikely.
