
The US President warns of Washington's readiness to resume military strikes at any time
US President Donald Trump said that Qatar and Saudi Arabia prefer a peaceful solution to end the war on Iran, warning at the same time that the United States remains ready to resume military strikes at any time, after his meeting with the Qatari Prime Minister at the White House.
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US President Donald Trump made these statements to Reuters after his meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman at the White House.
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Qatar and Saudi Arabia want to end the war on Iran “peacefully,” but warned that the United States “remains ready to resume military strikes at any time.”
Trump added to Reuters news agency, after his meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman at the White House, saying: “Qatar prefers to reach a peaceful solution, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia also prefers to reach a peaceful solution,” and continued: “We are ready to act at any time we want.”
However, he indicated at the same time that launching immediate strikes was unlikely, and said: “We will see where things go. I am fully prepared.”
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Qatari and Saudi diplomatic efforts to reach a peaceful solution with Iran may continue in the coming weeks
Possible · Within weeks
The United States may retain the option of military strikes if peaceful efforts fail
Possible · Within weeks

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