Trump signals end of conflict with Iran is near and readiness to maintain status quo

White House assessment of the situation

US President Donald Trump expressed the view that there are currently no preconditions for a new escalation in the war against Iran. According to him, Middle Eastern countries are in favour of maintaining the status quo.

As reported by CNN, the Republican warned that the US armed forces would be ready for any change in the situation. At the same time, he emphasised that the conflict is rather close to its conclusion, which, according to the expectations of the White House occupant, is to take place "quite soon".

Shift in rhetoric after negotiations

Over the past weeks, Trump had been using opposite rhetoric: the head of the US state hinted at the possibility of resuming strikes on Iran. The politician's change of position was likely influenced by a meeting in Washington with the Prime Minister of Qatar, one of the key mediators between the US and Iran, Sheikh Mohammed Al-Thani.

Readiness for a peaceful settlement

Trump confirmed that he considers the hot phase of the confrontation in the Middle East to have been largely left behind. He stated his readiness for a status quo until Tehran decides to sign a peace agreement.