Trump says Qatar and Saudi Arabia want peaceful Iran deal
The US President stated that while allies seek a peaceful solution, the United States remains prepared to conduct military strikes if necessary.
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Qatar and Saudi Arabia desire a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Iran. According to Moneycontrol, Trump noted that while these allies prefer a peaceful solution, the United States is prepared to resume military strikes at any time.
Trump met with Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani at the White House on Monday to discuss talks to end the conflict. The meeting was held behind closed doors without press access, though a diplomat briefed on the 45-minute session described the talks as positive, as reported by Hindustan Times.
The President indicated he is not in a rush to resume strikes and expressed contentment with the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking in a phone interview with Reuters, Trump said, "We'll see where it goes. I'm prepared."
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth suggested the President is inclined toward a deal involving oversight of Iran's nuclear programme. Hegseth stated that the President holds the advantage in any chosen path and could opt to monitor nuclear material rather than resorting to strikes.
On Sunday, Trump told CNN that strikes are highly unlikely if peace talks progress, noting that the necessity of such action depends on whether a strong agreement is signed.
