US ready for strikes on Iran if needed, says Trump
President Donald Trump stated that while Qatar and Saudi Arabia want a peaceful solution, the United States remains prepared for military action.
President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States is ready to resume military strikes against Iran if necessary, despite allies seeking a peaceful resolution. According to reports from Moneycontrol and Hindustan Times, Trump noted that Qatar and Saudi Arabia would rather see a peaceful solution to the conflict.
The President met with Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani at the White House on Monday. While the meeting was held behind closed doors, Trump later spoke to Reuters in a brief phone interview, stating, "We're ready to go anytime we want."
Trump indicated he is not in a rush to resume strikes and expressed contentment with the US naval blockade against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. He added, "We'll see where it goes. I'm prepared."
On Sunday, Trump told CNN that strikes are "highly unlikely" if peace talks progress, noting that it depends on whether a "very strong agreement" is signed. He also mentioned that Iran is a failing nation with 301 per cent inflation.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth suggested the President is inclined towards a deal involving oversight of Iran's nuclear program. Hegseth told the media on Monday that the President has the upper hand on any path he chooses to take.
