WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has adopted a softer stance towards Iran, saying the war between the two countries is effectively over and that Washington does not want further escalation in the region.
Speaking at a press conference after meeting the Qatari prime minister in Washington, Trump said the United States wanted peace with Iran and hoped to reach a new and lasting agreement with Tehran.
Sending a direct message to Iran, the US president said, “We wish Iran no harm. I just want them not to have nuclear weapons.”
Trump’s remarks signal his stated preference for resolving tensions through diplomacy rather than further military escalation.
He also expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching a new peace agreement with Iran, emphasising that his priority was to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
The comments came during Trump’s media briefing following his meeting with Qatar’s prime minister, where Iran was among the key issues discussed.
