Trump cites 'positive momentum' on Iran after White House meeting with Qatar PM

Trump meets Qatar PM

Trump said yesterday there was positive momentum toward ending war with Iran after meeting Qatar's prime minister at White House.

“I had an excellent conversation with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani”

First meeting since election loss

Trump's meeting with Qatar's prime minister is his first with a foreign leader since his party's midterm election losses.

US military strikes unlikely

Trump stated US military strikes on Iran are quite unlikely due to Gulf allies preferring stability.

Iranian officials defiant

Iranian officials accused US of fabricating talks and criticized US alliance with Israel.

“The US flails like a desperate gambler”

Qeshm targeted

Iranian authorities reported strikes on Qeshm island in Strait of Hormuz overnight.

Trump links war to election loss

Trump acknowledged Iran war contributed to Republican party's defeat and rising US prices.