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Trump plays down new Iran strikes after meeting Qatar's prime minister
Trump said renewed US strikes on Iran are unlikely after meeting Qatar's prime minister in Washington. He said Qatar and Saudi Arabia prefer no new attacks. He also said US forces are ready if circumstances change. Iranian officials called talk of negotiations fake news and repeated seven conditions for any talks. Secretary of State Rubio said negotiations remain unproductive. A UAE official warned the Gulf faces prolonged uncertainty.
Why it matters
The war has disrupted oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and raised energy prices worldwide.
Background
The US and Iran have been at war this year. Iran has partly blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route. Qatar acts as a mediator.
The story so far
- Qatari mediators in Tehran as Trump says Iran war will end soon
- Iran warns US and Israel as Trump says war will end 'very soon'
- Rubio sees no breakthrough in Iran talks as US task force targets land routes
- Trump plays down new Iran strikes after meeting Qatar's prime minister
- Trump and Rubio play down new strikes on Iran
Sources
- The Straits Times ↗Nov 9, 7:50 PM ET
- The Guardian ↗Nov 9, 5:58 PM ET
- Al Jazeera ↗Nov 9, 6:55 PM ET
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