Trump after meeting with Qatari PM says he believes war with Iran is militarily ‘effectively over’

AP ^ | 11 09 2026 | AAMER MADHANI

[yesthatjallen]

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters he believes the war in Iran “militarily is effectively over,” suggesting that — at least for now — he’s not prepared to resume the bombardment that has devastated the Islamic Republic and caused reverberations across the global economy.

The president made a surprise visit to the White House briefing room after meeting earlier in the day with Qatar’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.

“Iran militarily is effectively over,” Trump said. “We’re just keeping it the status quo.”

He added that Iran has been “decapitated” but said he is still looking to make sure there’s a long-term solution to ensuring that Iran’s nuclear program is defanged.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: iran; qatar; trump; war

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Too bad he waited unitl AFTER the midterms.

I am beginning to suspect it’s all been on purpose.

[gundog]

Well, fighting a war on a politically expedient timeliness doesn’t sit well, either.

[Bayard]

I also feel abused somehow and don’t know for sure who to blame really. Except the Democrats.

[Governor Dinwiddie]

"Don't go away mad, Donald. Just go away."

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Well, fighting a war on a politically expedient timeliness doesn’t sit well, either.

Trump kept saying the war would crank up after the midterms, so he didn't seem to care about "timeliness."

[crusty old prospector]

And those gasoline and diesel prices are beautiful, baby.

Like Mongo, we are all just pawns in the game of life.

[gundog]

I think a lot of what he says is for Iranian consumption. Keep ‘em guessing. It also keeps voters guessing.

[dfwgator]

“Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated?” - Johnny Rotten

[Responsibility2nd]

You can’t blame Democrats. Not when Trump said this....

“If I had to do it again I’d have to do it again” and “as far as that war is concerned I would have done nothing different.”

~~~ Donald J. Trump. November 4,2026

[proust]

Thanks Trump could you please care about gas prices and inflation now?

[Paul R.]

“Iran militarily is effectively over” (Trump’s words)

is NOT the same thing as

‘the war in Iran “militarily is effectively over”’ (Trump’s words with AP addition)

unless Trump was being careless with his wording, which is possible.

[Responsibility2nd]

Effectively over?

Did I miss the memo from Iran where they Unconditionally Surrendered?

Oh well. I guess this is as good as we’re gonna get.

[crusty old prospector]

Never Mind Them Bollocks - Here’s Another Blond Chick with Big Knockers.

[Theophilus]

good catch!

[House Atreides]

“ Iran militarily is effectively over” (Trump’s words)

is NOT the same thing as

‘the war in Iran “militarily is effectively over”’ (Trump’s words with AP addition)

unless Trump was being careless with his wording, which is possible.
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It’s simply an INNOCENT mistake by the AP. The AP would NEVER attempt to mislead the American people to advance an agenda. /sarc

[fidelis]

"Ya know...I think he's a-foolin' me!"

[thegagline]

“Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated?” - Johnny Rotten

[mass55th]

"I also feel abused somehow and don’t know for sure who to blame really. Except the Democrats."

Massie, in his impeachment of Pete Hegseth, claims Pete violated the Constitution because he continued to wage war against Iran, despite Congress voting for it to stop. He lied, because, although the House voted to stop the war, the Senate voted against it in September. Blame Repukes like Massie that voted against the continuation of the war.