Arab and Muslim leaders in push to stop Trump from reigniting Iran war
Efforts to defuse tensions come amid fears that US president will resume hostilities
President Donald Trump told Reuters on Monday that Qatar and Saudi Arabia are eager for a peaceful solution regarding the Iran conflict. According to Middle East Eye, Trump shared these remarks during a brief phone interview.
While noting the desire for a peaceful resolution from those nations, Trump stated that the United States is ready to resume military strikes if necessary. Al-Monitor reports that Trump had met with Qatar's prime minister earlier on Monday.
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