US-Iran War News: Trump Softens Stance, Says No Military Action Needed as Iran Flexes Missile Power

US President Donald Trump appears to be softening his stance on Iran following the Republican Party's setback in the US midterm elections. Trump had earlier blamed the Iran war for his party's electoral defeat. Now, after meeting Qatar's Prime Minister, Trump has indicated that further military action against Iran may not be necessary, claiming that Iran has already been militarily weakened. He said the United States currently wants to maintain the existing situation and believes the conflict is moving towards an end fairly soon. However, Trump also made it clear that Washington is not ruling out further military action, warning that American forces remain fully prepared to launch fresh strikes if required. Meanwhile, Iran has once again showcased its military capabilities through a public exhibition of missiles and drones in Tehran. The exhibition comes at a time when tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high, particularly amid the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Several missiles displayed at the exhibition were reportedly claimed by Iran to have been used during the recent conflict against American military bases, Israel and other regional targets. Tehran also showcased American drones that it claims were shot down or captured by Iranian forces. Adding to the growing tensions, Iranian officials have warned that restrictions on the range of their missiles could be removed. While Trump has expressed hope that the conflict will end soon, Iran's military exhibition and warning over missile capabilities indicate that tensions between the two countries remain far from over.