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

> Trump says US and Iran nearing peace deal after meeting Qatar PM.
- Title: Trump cites 'positive momentum' on Iran after White House…
- Summary: Trump says US and Iran nearing peace deal after meeting Qatar PM. Trump claims positive momentum toward ending Iran conflict after White House meeting with…
- Keywords: us president trump, qatar prime minister, iran, white house, military strikes, iranian officials, gulf allies, Malay Mail
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/11/10/trump-cites-positive-momentum-on-iran-after-white-house-meeting-with-qatar-pm/242631
- Published: 2026-11-10T09:02:50+00:00
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- Topics: us president trump, qatar prime minister, iran, white house, military strikes, iranian officials, gulf allies, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Trump claims positive momentum toward ending Iran conflict after White House meeting with Qatar's prime minister.