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Trump says no new Iran offensive for now, citing 'positive momentum'

After meeting Qatar's prime minister at the White House on Monday, President Trump said on Truth Social that he sees "positive momentum toward an end to this conflict" with Iran. He said further U.S. strikes are "quite unlikely" because Gulf allies "would prefer the status quo," but that U.S. forces remain "locked and loaded." Iran's top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, accused Washington of spreading fake news about talks.

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Why it matters

President Trump has acknowledged the Iran war contributed to rising U.S. prices. A pause in new U.S. strikes affects military families, shipping in the region and prices, while Iran says its conditions for a deal have not changed.

How each side sees it

The U.S. saysPresident Trump says there is positive momentum toward ending the war and new strikes are unlikely for now because Gulf allies prefer the status quo, though U.S. forces are ready if things change.
Iran saysSecurity chief Mohsen Rezaei told Washington to stop "manufacturing fake news about imaginary talks" and says Iran's seven conditions must be met.

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