Trump says Qatar, Saudi prefer peace in Iran conflict
USO•Trump said he would hold off on new strikes against Iran for now after appeals from regional countries, while keeping a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. US officials said a diplomatic breakthrough was not imminent, and Iran’s proposal would defer nuclear talks to a later stage.
1. Strikes on hold for now
Trump said he plans to hold off on new military strikes against Iran for the time being after appeals from regional countries, including Qatar. He said the United States would maintain its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and cited Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait as preferring no new US attacks.
2. Diplomatic efforts continue
Trump spoke after meeting Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, who had visited Tehran the previous week. Al-Thani described his discussions with Trump and Vice President JD Vance as positive. Iran’s proposal calls for an end to the US blockade, some sanctions relief and a halt to bombing, with talks on its nuclear programme and other sanctions deferred; the US has rejected the terms.
3. Attacks reported in region
Iranian state media reported that the US struck Qeshm island overnight, while a senior Iranian source said US strikes targeted radar systems and military facilities. Iran has also attacked tankers in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz this month. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and a senior UAE official said a diplomatic breakthrough or comprehensive settlement did not appear imminent.
