By Newswire Editorial
US President Donald Trump has said there is positive momentum towards ending the conflict with Iran, while warning that American forces remain prepared to take military action if the situation changes.
In a statement on Truth Social following discussions with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Trump said the talks had focused heavily on developments involving Iran.
Trump claimed that Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and other regional countries supported maintaining the existing US naval blockade against Iran, alongside the newly announced Operation Iron Gate targeting land routes.
He also said the countries shared a common position that Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, describing the demand as non-negotiable.
The US President warned that Washington remained ready to respond militarily if developments in the Middle East required further action.
However, he indicated that renewed military action appeared unlikely under the current circumstances.
Trump expressed confidence that Israel and other Middle Eastern countries were protected from Iranian threats, while suggesting that efforts to bring the conflict to an end were progressing.
He said the United States would continue protecting its national interests throughout the process and expressed hope that the conclusion of the military engagement would improve security for Americans and the wider international community.
The remarks come amid continuing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict, with Washington maintaining military and economic pressure on Tehran.
Trump’s claims regarding the positions of Gulf countries have not been independently confirmed in the statement. (Newswire)
