In brief
U.S. President Donald Trump said a "positive momentum" has been achieved toward ending the conflict with Iran following a White House meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. Trump highlighted that Gulf allies favor maintaining the naval blockade and Operation Iron Gate, while emphasizing the U.S. remains prepared for further action. The statements came after a Truth Social post and a brief press conference, underscoring Trump’s stance on Iran’s nuclear program as non‑negotiable.
President Donald Trump announced on November 9 that a "positive momentum" had been gained toward ending the U.S.–Iran conflict after a meeting at the White House with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, according to Xinhua.
The conversation, reported by Xinhua, stressed that Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and other regional countries favor maintaining the current U.S. naval blockade of Iran alongside the recently launched Operation Iron Gate, which aims to restrict Iran’s land‑based supply routes.
Trump noted that all the Gulf allies "would prefer the status quo," adding that they agree Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon, a point he called "non‑negotiable." He also warned that U.S. forces remain ready for further military action, though the likelihood of renewed strikes on Iran is low.
During a White House press conference, Trump said:
"We are seeing positive momentum toward an end to this Conflict."
In another statement, he added:
"Iran, militarily, is effectively over. We’re just keeping it the status quo."