'Iran Cannot Have A Nuclear Weapon': Trump Announces Gulf Allies' Support For Operation Iron Gate's Joint Land-And-Sea Blockade Against Tehran
Washington DC: Following a high-level dialogue with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, United States President Donald Trump announced that key Gulf allies have backed an unprecedented joint land-and-sea blockade against Iran under " Operation Iron Gate ," declaring that preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains strictly "non-negotiable." Also…
United States President Donald Trump announced on November 9, 2026, that Gulf allies have endorsed a coordinated land-and-sea blockade against Iran, codenamed Operation Iron Gate. The declaration emphasized that Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons is an absolute non-negotiable. Speaking with Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Trump noted the unanimous stance among Gulf partners, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait, against Iran acquiring nuclear capabilities.
Trump highlighted the severity of the blockade, stating that land and sea access would be restricted, preventing Iran from receiving supplies and supporting its military. He also revealed that recent military strikes had severely damaged Iran's industrial infrastructure, rendering much of its production capacity inoperable. The President projected optimism regarding de-escalation, crediting diplomatic progress and ongoing talks aimed at resolving the conflict peacefully.
While warning that American forces remain on high alert, Trump expressed confidence in the stability of Israel and the Middle East, attributing it to the successful implementation of Operation Iron Gate.
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