Trump says Qatar and Saudi Arabia seek peaceful Iran deal, keeps strikes as an option

Politics · First reported 9 Nov, 20:44 · Updated 21:07

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After meeting Qatar’s prime minister, Donald Trump said Qatar and Saudi Arabia favor a peaceful solution to the Iran conflict, while the United States remains prepared to strike if needed. The coverage also describes ongoing talks and possible oversight of Iran’s nuclear program.

Trump told Reuters that Qatar and Saudi Arabia want a peaceful solution to the Iran conflict, but said the US was ready to resume strikes if necessary.
Trump met Qatar’s prime minister at the White House on Monday; the meeting was closed to the press.
The reports describe talks involving a Qatari proposal on Iran’s nuclear program and a possible US agreement with oversight of Iran’s nuclear material.

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Key facts

Meeting: Trump met Qatar’s prime minister at the White House on Monday.
Qatar and Saudi Arabia: Trump said both countries want a peaceful solution to the Iran conflict.
US position: Trump said the US was ready to strike if necessary and did not rule out future strikes.
Talks: Qatar presented the US with an Iranian proposal on Iran’s nuclear program, according to the Hindustan Times report.