Trump calls Iran war effectively over
The gist
US President Trump said the Iran war is militarily "effectively over" after meeting Qatar's prime minister.
The conflict is in its ninth month and fuel prices have surged worldwide.
How it unfolded
- Feb 28, 2026The war was launched jointly by the U.S. and Israel.
- Apr 7, 2026Trump suspended bombing Iran for two weeks to allow negotiations, claiming the U.S. had "already met and exceeded all military objectives" and "Total and complete victory. 100%."
- May 1, 2026Trump told Congress the Iran war has "terminated" as a legal deadline hit.
Key terms
- midterms
- US general elections held near the midpoint of a president's four-year term, when all House seats and about a third of Senate seats are contested.
- blockade
- Use of military force to physically prevent goods, supplies, weapons, or people from entering or leaving a country or region by sea.
- IRGC
- A multi-service military force of Iran, separate from the regular army and reporting to the supreme leader.
Source: Wikipedia