# Trump calls Iran war ‘effectively over’ after meeting Qatar’s prime minister

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-09 22:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/9/trump-calls-iran-war-effectively-over-after-talks-with-qatar-pm?traffic_source=rss

> After meeting Qatar’s prime minister to discuss mediation with Iran, Trump said the US-Israeli war was “effectively” over and that Iran’s military had been destroyed. He said the US would maintain the status quo, including its naval blockade of Iranian ports and a new task force to cut off land trade. Qatar’s prime minister said the talks focused on reaching a deal and bringing peace to the region.

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