Trump: Saudi Arabia, Qatar seek peaceful solution with Iran, US ready for strikes
US President Donald Trump told Reuters that Saudi Arabia and Qatar want a peaceful resolution with Iran, but the US is prepared to launch military strikes if needed.
President Donald Trump told Reuters on Monday that Saudi Arabia and Qatar are eager for a peaceful resolution to the conflict with Iran. According to Al-Monitor, Trump met with Qatar's prime minister earlier on Monday.
While noting the desire for peace from those nations, Trump stated that the United States is prepared to resume military strikes if necessary. Middle East Eye reported that these comments were made during a brief phone interview.
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- Trump says US ready to strike Iran 'if necessary', Reuters reports middleeasteye.net
- Trump tells Reuters that Qatar, Saudi Arabia want peaceful Iran deal, US ready for strikes if needed al-monitor.com
- Trump says Saudi Arabia, Qatar want peaceful resolution to Iran war, US ready to strike if needed jpost.com