Qatar wants peaceful Iran deal: Trump

US President Donald Trump informed Reuters on Monday that Qatar and Saudi Arabia are keen on achieving a peaceful resolution to the Iran conflict. However, he clarified that the United States remains prepared to resume military strikes should the need arise. During a meeting with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister on Monday, Trump affirmed that both Qatar and Saudi Arabia would prefer a peaceful solution, but the US is ready to take military action whenever they deem it necessary.

Despite signaling his readiness for a potential resumption of strikes, Trump did not express urgency in doing so, stating that he is content with the current US naval blockade against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. He also mentioned that he is prepared for any outcome. Qatar has played a crucial role as a diplomatic intermediary between the US and Iran since the conflict began on February 28.

The country has maintained communication channels, proposed solutions, and worked with regional partners to narrow disagreements over the ceasefire, Iran's nuclear program, and freedom of navigation in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This diplomatic effort, coordinated with Pakistan and other regional partners, led to the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran on June 18.

Although the resulting truce was short-lived, Qatar continued its mediation role to prevent the agreement's collapse from undermining efforts for a lasting settlement. In recent developments, a Qatari delegation visited Tehran for extensive discussions with Iranian officials, focusing on proposals to bridge the gap between Washington and Tehran.