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Trump tells Reuters that Qatar, Saudi Arabia want peaceful Iran deal, US ready for strikes if needed

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President Donald Trump told Reuters on Monday that both Qatar and Saudi Arabia prefer a peaceful resolution to the conflict with Iran, but emphasized that the United States remains ready to take military action if necessary. During a brief phone call, Trump also indicated satisfaction with the current naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and expressed readiness without immediate plans for further action, stating, "We'll see where it goes."
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On November 9, 2026, President Donald Trump met with Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at the White House in a bid to resolve ongoing tensions with Iran. The meeting came amid diplomatic efforts and significant obstacles in negotiations aimed at ending the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. While Trump stated that Qatar and Saudi Arabia prefer a peaceful resolution, he also warned that the United States was prepared for military action if necessary. Despite these discussions, no immediate deal to end the war was reached following their meeting.

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Trump tells Reuters that Qatar, Saudi Arabia want peaceful Iran deal, US ready for strikes if needed WASHINGTON, Nov 9 - President Donald Trump told Reuters on Monday that Qatar and Saudi Arabia were eager for a peaceful solution on the Iran conflict but the United States was ready to resume military strikes if necessary. Trump, who met Qatar's prime minister earlier on Monday, said "Qatar would rather see a peaceful solution" and "Saudi Arabia would rather see a peaceful solution" but "we're ready to go anytime we want" with strikes.
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Trump tells Reuters that Qatar, Saudi Arabia want peaceful Iran deal, US ready for strikes if needed WASHINGTON, Nov 9 - President Donald Trump told Reuters on Monday that Qatar and Saudi Arabia were eager for a peaceful solution on the Iran conflict but the United States was ready to resume military strikes if necessary. Trump, who met Qatar's prime minister earlier on Monday, said "Qatar would rather see a peaceful solution" and "Saudi Arabia would rather see a peaceful solution" but "we're ready to go anytime we want" with strikes.

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Trump tells Reuters that Qatar, Saudi Arabia want peaceful Iran deal, US ready for strikes if needed WASHINGTON, Nov 9 - President Donald Trump told Reuters on Monday that Qatar and Saudi Arabia were eager for a peaceful solution on the Iran conflict but the United States was ready to resume military strikes if necessary. Trump, who met Qatar's prime minister earlier on Monday, said "Qatar would rather see a peaceful solution" and "Saudi Arabia would rather see a peaceful solution" but "we're ready to go anytime we want" with strikes. asserted
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Trump though signaled he was in no rush to resume strikes, saying he was content with the US naval blockade against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. asserted
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"We'll see where it goes," he said in a brief phone interview. asserted
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