President Donald Trump stated that Qatar and Saudi Arabia desire a peaceful resolution to the conflict with Iran, while affirming the United States' readiness to resume military strikes if necessary.
Speaking to Reuters in a phone interview on Monday, Trump indicated that both Qatar and Saudi Arabia would prefer a peaceful outcome. He noted that he had met with the Prime Minister of Qatar earlier that day, who conveyed this sentiment.
"Qatar would rather see a peaceful solution" and "Saudi Arabia would rather see a peaceful solution," Trump told the news agency.
Despite these regional preferences, the President asserted the United States' preparedness for military action, stating, "we're ready to go anytime we want" with strikes. However, Trump also signaled a lack of immediate urgency, expressing satisfaction with the current U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
"We'll see where it goes," he commented, adding, "I'm prepared."
