Trump Meets Qatar PM, Downplays Iran Military Action Likelihood
Translated & summarized from Calcalist by baba
President Donald Trump met with Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed al-Thani, discussing Iran and stating that military action against Tehran "does not seem particularly likely." Trump expressed confidence that Israel is protected and that the conflict will end soon. He also stated in a separate interview that he would prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, even if it meant repaying U.S. war expenses. Qatar's PM described the talks as positive and aimed at regional peace.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Trump met with Qatar's Prime Minister, discussing Iran and downplaying military action.
- Trump stated that Israel and the Middle East are protected from Iranian threats.
- He expressed optimism for a resolution to the conflict, emphasizing U.S. interests.
- Trump affirmed he would prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, even at a cost.
- Qatar's Prime Minister called the talks positive and aimed at regional peace.
U.S. President Donald Trump met with Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed al-Thani at the White House on Monday, amidst ongoing U.S.-Iran talks mediated by Doha. Trump described the meeting as "excellent" and stated that Iran was a primary topic of discussion. He suggested that Gulf states prefer the current status quo, avoiding escalation. Trump also posted on his Truth Social platform that while the U.S. is prepared for action in the Middle East, "at this stage, it does not seem particularly likely." He asserted that Israel and the entire Middle East are protected from Iranian threats and expressed optimism for a resolution to the conflict, emphasizing that U.S. interests would be safeguarded. He told reporters that military action "does not seem necessary" and that the confrontation "will end quite soon." Trump reiterated that Israel would remain protected, and when asked why he wouldn't declare the conflict over, he cited the need to ensure the safety of allies and secure a long-term solution. He clarified that he did not predict the war's end but rather Iran's inability to obtain nuclear weapons, expressing hope for a deal while affirming U.S. readiness if negotiations fail.
Prime Minister al-Thani described his talks with Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance as "positive" and expressed gratitude for discussions aimed at regional peace. The meeting followed Trump's first major interview since the Republican midterm election losses, aired on CBS's "60 Minutes." In the interview, Trump agreed with Vance's assessment that the war against Iran contributed to the election losses, stating he would make the same decision again to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He predicted that countries the U.S. protected, including Israel, would repay all war expenses, asserting, "Without us, Israel would not exist." Trump stated he is not interested in further escalation. Earlier, Secretary of State Marco Rubio commented that there had been no breakthrough in talks with Iran, calling Iranian demands "unacceptable" and "ridiculous."
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