Trump Meets Qatar's Prime Minister on Iran War Mediation
President Donald Trump met with Qatar's prime minister at the White House on Monday to discuss Iran. Afterward, he told reporters the war is militarily effectively over.
45 minutes: length of the closed-door meeting; no deal emerged.
38 bridges are on a U.S. target list if strikes resume, Trump said.
Limited U.S. strikes hit Iranian air defenses at least twice last week.
Trump said Gulf states prefer keeping the naval blockade in place.
Why it matters: The war has become a political liability after Republicans lost the House and Senate last week. Trump acknowledged voters disliked the war and higher gasoline prices.
Democrats say they will push to cut off funding for military operations.
Trump said he would make the same decision to go to war again.
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Where they split: Coverage differs on whether Trump's remarks reflect a war winding down on U.S. terms or an administration pressed to exit by neighbors and voters.
Center coverage, 5 sources: The center sees a president seeking a diplomatic exit amid mixed administration signals, midterm losses and a looming impeachment vote.
Left coverage, 1 sources: The left sees Trump signaling an end to the war under pressure from Iran's neighbors, despite his claims of military victory.
Right coverage, 4 sources: The right is split between welcoming a near-end to the conflict with the blockade intact and noting no deal has yet emerged.
What’s next: Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., filed eight impeachment articles against Hegseth, alleging unauthorized war. A House vote could come Wednesday.
Dec. 11 funding deadline may force a fight over war spending.
The U.S. is weighing an Iranian proposal that includes lifting the blockade.
Will Washington accept any part of Tehran's latest proposal, which Secretary of State Marco Rubio called unrealistic?
How long will the naval blockade continue if fighting ends?
