Trump Signals Progress Towards Ending Iran War After Meeting Qatar PM

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war were gaining momentum following a meeting with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani at the White House.

Trump told reporters that the conflict was “militarily effectively over”, adding that Washington was maintaining the current situation while seeking a longer-term solution to prevent Iran from reviving its nuclear programme.

He said Iran had been “decapitated” but stressed that the United States remained focused on ensuring Tehran’s nuclear capabilities were permanently neutralised.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump described a resumption of US military strikes against Iran as “quite unlikely”, suggesting that key Gulf allies preferred maintaining the current situation.

“I had an excellent conversation with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani,” Trump wrote, adding that the discussions had covered several issues concerning the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Although reiterating that the United States remained “locked and loaded”, Trump said further military action was unlikely because important US partners in the Gulf wanted to avoid renewed fighting.

“We are seeing positive momentum toward an end to this Conflict, and will ensure that America’s interests are at all times protected,” he added.

Trump’s latest remarks echoed comments he made to CNN over the weekend, when he described a resumption of hostilities as “highly unlikely”.

Qatar signals support for diplomatic efforts

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani also described his discussions with Trump and US Vice President JD Vance as positive.

In a statement posted on X, he said the meeting focused on the regional situation and ways to advance negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

“We discussed the situation in the region and ways to progress the US-Iran talks. Grateful for the positive discussions on reaching a deal and bringing peace to the region,” he wrote.

The meeting highlights Qatar’s continuing diplomatic engagement as regional leaders seek a negotiated settlement to the conflict.

However, Trump’s comments did not provide details of a potential agreement or establish whether Iran had accepted the terms being discussed. The future of the US-Iran negotiations, particularly over Tehran’s nuclear programme, remains a central question in efforts to secure a lasting end to the conflict.