The key facts
- After meeting with Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister, Trump spoke of “positive momentum” and a high chance of ending the conflict with Iran
- Earlier he threatened Iran with new strikes, but clarified that Washington is in no rush with a new operation and is maintaining the naval blockade of Iranian ports
- Qatar acts as one of the key mediators in contacts between the US and Iran
Assessment after a meeting with the Qatari delegation
US President Donald Trump said he sees positive momentum in resolving the conflict with Iran and hopes for its conclusion. He gave this encouraging assessment after meeting with Qatar's leadership at the White House, as reported by Reuters citing the American leader's words. “They are talking to us, and they are talking very politely. We'll see how it turns out. But there are good chances that all of this will end,” Trump told journalists.
Statements on social media and Doha's role
Later, the president commented on the prospects for a diplomatic settlement on his social network Truth Social, emphasizing that Washington intends to continue defending national interests: “We are observing positive momentum leading toward the end of this conflict [with Iran], and we will ensure the constant protection of America's interests.” Trump also spoke highly of the talks with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani; the White House meeting was devoted to the situation in the Middle East. Doha acts as one of the key mediators in contacts between the US and the Islamic Republic.
Against the backdrop of threats of new strikes
The statement about positive momentum is paired with the president's harsher rhetoric: earlier, according to Life.ru, Trump threatened Iran with new strikes, saying the American military was ready to resume attacks at any moment. At the same time, he clarified that Washington is not yet in a hurry to launch a new operation and intends to maintain the naval blockade of Iranian ports. Thus, the confirmed state of affairs is as follows: military pressure — in the form of threats and the blockade — remains in place, but at the same time, contacts mediated by Qatar are underway, which Trump himself assesses as encouraging. Sources do not report on the content of these contacts or the specific terms of possible agreements.
