Trump: Gulf States Prefer Iran Sanctions Over Military Action
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Gulf states, including Qatar, prefer continued sanctions on Iran over military action. He stated these nations agree Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons and that the U.S. is ready to act if needed, though unlikely now. Meanwhile, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance is involved in indirect talks with Iran, reportedly mediated by Qatar, aiming for a ceasefire and renewed nuclear negotiations.
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- Gulf states prefer continued sanctions on Iran over military action, President Trump stated.
- Trump confirmed Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait support pressure on Iran.
- The U.S. is prepared for immediate action if Iran's situation changes, Trump added.
- U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance is engaged in indirect negotiations with Iran.
- Qatar is reportedly mediating a deal involving sanctions relief for nuclear inspections.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Qatar and other Gulf nations prefer to maintain sanctions on Iran rather than pursue further military action. Following a conversation with Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Trump indicated that these countries support continued pressure on Tehran. He noted that while the U.S. is prepared to act immediately if circumstances change, such a move does not appear likely at this time.
Trump specified that Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and other nations agree that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons, a point he described as non-negotiable. He asserted that Israel and the wider Middle East are protected from Iranian threats and sees positive momentum towards resolving the current confrontation, promising that American interests will be safeguarded.
This statement comes as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the establishment of Task Force "Iron Shield" on Saturday. This initiative aims to prevent the transfer of advanced weapons, dual-use technologies, and sanctioned materials through Iran's land borders and the Caspian Sea, complementing existing naval blockades. The task force will operate from Tampa, Florida, coordinating with other U.S. government agencies.
Concurrently, Vice President J.D. Vance is reportedly involved in indirect negotiations with Iran, seeking a new ceasefire and a resumption of nuclear program talks. According to sources familiar with the matter, Vance has been in frequent contact with the Qatari Prime Minister and other mediators, with White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner also participating. A report in The Telegraph suggests Qatar is proposing a deal that includes lifting the U.S. naval blockade and releasing some frozen Iranian assets in exchange for the resumption of nuclear inspections and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, though this proposal reportedly does not require Iran to remove its enriched uranium stockpile.
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