Trump tells Reuters that Qatar, Saudi Arabia want peaceful Iran deal, US ready for strikes if needed

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President Donald Trump said Qatar and Saudi Arabia favor a peaceful agreement with Iran, while the United States remains prepared to resume military strikes if necessary. His comments followed a meeting with Qatar’s prime minister in Washington.

By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump told Reuters on Monday that Qatar and Saudi Arabia were eager for a peaceful solution on the Iran conflict but the United States was ready to resume military strikes if necessary. Trump, who met Qatar's prime minister earlier on Monday, said "Qatar would rather see a peaceful solution" and "Saudi Arabia would rather see a peaceful solution" but "we're ready to go anytime we want" with strikes.