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  • President Donald Trump said positive progress is emerging toward ending the war with Iran and that the likelihood of further military action is low.
  • He said the U.S. and Gulf states agreed to continue the maritime blockade and Operation Iron Gate, and that Iran cannot be allowed to possess nuclear weapons.
  • He said Iran is demanding an end to the blockade of Persian Gulf ports and the removal of economic sanctions, while the U.S. is calling for a halt to attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and concessions related to the nuclear program, with no specific agreement terms or timetable for ending the war presented.

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President Donald Trump said positive progress is emerging toward ending the war with Iran and that further U.S. military action is unlikely.

In a post on Truth Social on Nov. 9, Trump said he had discussed Iran with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.

Trump wrote that “positive movement” is emerging to end the conflict and stressed that U.S. interests would be protected at all times. He added that once military operations conclude, Americans and people around the world will be safer.

He said Gulf states including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait favor maintaining the current approach. That means continuing the U.S. maritime blockade and a new military operation called Operation Iron Gate, he said.

Trump also said those countries agree that Iran cannot be allowed to possess nuclear weapons and that the issue is not subject to negotiation. The remarks reaffirmed his longstanding position that Iran must be prevented from developing nuclear weapons.

He warned, however, that the U.S. is prepared to respond militarily if conditions in the Middle East change. While saying the U.S. is ready to act at any time, Trump assessed that the chances of a sudden shift in the situation are very low for now.

The U.S. and Iran have yet to narrow differences in negotiations aimed at ending the war. Iran is demanding an end to the U.S. blockade of Persian Gulf ports and the lifting of economic sanctions, while Washington is pressing for a halt to attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and concessions related to Tehran’s nuclear program.

Trump’s emphasis on progress after his discussion with Qatar’s prime minister is drawing attention to whether the two sides will resume talks. He did not provide specific agreement terms or a timeline for ending the war.

Suehyeon Lee