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title: "Trump says US ready for Iran strikes amid Qatar talks"
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published: "2026-11-09T22:46:08.740Z"
source_reported: "2026-11-09T22:15:41.000Z"
updated: "2026-11-10T19:00:13.616Z"
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critic_score: 60
hype_score: 48
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# Trump says US ready for Iran strikes amid Qatar talks

*President met Qatar's PM as Doha presented a nuclear proposal, while Washington kept military action on the table.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 58 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to Trump and Secretary of War, with quotes from Reuters and CNN.
- Craft 60 of 100, higher is better. Quotes from Trump and Secretary of War are included, and the story explains why the meeting matters.
- Hype 48 of 100, lower is better. Headlines suggest imminent attack, but the body of the reporting indicates a less urgent stance.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Donald Trump met with Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani to discuss the conflict with Iran.
- Qatar presented the US with an Iranian proposal on its nuclear program on November 5.
- Trump said Qatar and Saudi Arabia favour a peaceful solution but the US is ready for military strikes if needed.
- US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth suggested Trump might favour oversight of Iran's nuclear program over strikes.

Donald Trump met with Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani to discuss the conflict with Iran. During the meeting, Qatar presented the US with an Iranian proposal concerning its nuclear program on November 5. Trump stated that both Qatar and Saudi Arabia prefer a peaceful solution to the conflict. However, he also indicated that the US is prepared to carry out military strikes against Iran if necessary.

## Disagreement on the likelihood of strikes

While Donald Trump stated the US is "ready to go anytime we want" and "prepared" for strikes, some reports indicate a less immediate threat. A Haber reported Trump saying, "However, at this stage, an attack doesn't seem very likely." Haaretz reported Trump stating that US military action against Iran is not necessary 'at this point'. Hindustan Times reported Trump saying on Sunday that Iran strikes are 'highly unlikely' if peace talks progress, depending on the signing of a 'very strong agreement'.

## What the coverage left out

None of the reports below mention the date of the meeting between Donald Trump and Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, other than Hindustan Times stating it occurred on a Monday. The specific details of the Iranian proposal presented by Qatar on November 5 are not included in any of the reports.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 13 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 0% (0)
- Centre: 46% (6)
- Right: 54% (7)

19 of 32 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-10T23:45:08.626506+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 53 times; 2 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-11T00:30:10.604Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The left-rated report from Haaretz led on Donald Trump's statement that US military action against Iran is not necessary 'at this point'. It also noted that Trump told Reuters that Qatar and Saudi Arabia want a peaceful Iran deal, but that the US is ready for strikes if needed. The report mentioned the meeting with Qatar's Prime Minister.

### Centre

- Reports from the centre led on President Trump's statement that Qatar and Saudi Arabia desire a peaceful resolution to the Iran conflict, but that the US remains prepared for military action. Several outlets noted Trump's comments were made in a phone call with Reuters.
- The Hindustan Times, in a full report, stated that Trump met Qatar's prime minister to discuss ending the Iran conflict, with Doha presenting a nuclear proposal. This report also mentioned that the meeting with the Qatari prime minister was held behind closed doors.
- The Hindustan Times report included comments from US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who suggested Trump favoured a deal involving oversight of Iran's nuclear program. Other centre-rated outlets did not include this detail in their digests.

### Right

- All six outlets reported Trump’s remarks to Reuters that Qatar and Saudi Arabia prefer a diplomatic resolution while the United States remains prepared to conduct military strikes if required publicly.
- Handelsblatt’s headline foregrounded Trump’s claim that Qatar and Saudi Arabia rely on peaceful solutions. Iefimerida noted his warning that the United States is ready to strike at any time, quoting his exact words. Protothema added that Saudi Arabia also seeks a diplomatic settlement. The Star, The Straits Times and news‑pravda.com each repeated the dual message of peace preference and strike readiness.
- None of the right‑rated digests provide a cost estimate, casualty figures, or broader regional analysis. Only Handelsblatt’s digest mentions unrelated items such as a Syrian denial and a US defence minister comment, which are absent from the other five outlets.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- mixed: 4
- high: 7
- unknown: 19
- veryHigh: 2

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [asiae.co.kr](https://asiae.co.kr/article/2026111105565869711) — Iranian Security Chief: "Opening of Negotiations with U.S. Is False... Deception to Lower Oil Prices"
- [Creta24](https://creta24.gr/to-iran-epimenei-oti-den-diexagontai-diapragmateyseis-me-tis-ipa) — Iran Insists No Negotiations with US
- [alfavita.gr](https://alfavita.gr/kosmos/567619_iran-diapseydei-tis-diapragmateyseis-me-tis-ipa-oi-7-oroi-gia-ta-stena-toy-ormoyz) — Iran Denies Negotiations with the US – The 7 Conditions for the Strait of Hormuz
- [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1908827/to-iran-epimenei-oti-den-diexagodai-diapragmateuseis-me-tis-ipa) — Iran Insists No Negotiations with US
- [Luces del Siglo | Periodismo de Verdad | Periódico Independiente](https://lucesdelsiglo.com/2026/11/10/desmiente-iran-conversaciones-con-eu-internacional) — Iran Lies Talks with EU - Lights of the Century
- [CNN Greece](https://cnn.gr/kosmos/story/561332/iran-oi-ipa-na-ikanopoiisoun-tous-epta-orous-tis-texeranis-gia-na-anoiksei-ksana-to-ormoyz) — Iran: US Must Meet Tehran's Seven Conditions to Reopen Hormuz
- [sofokleousin.gr](https://sofokleousin.gr/epikairotita/diethni/iran-den-dieksagontai-diapragmateyseis-metaksy-texeranis-kai-ouas) — Iran: No Negotiations Are Taking Place Between Tehran and Washington
- [insider.gr](https://insider.gr/eidiseis/432264/iran-epi-toy-parontos-den-diexagontai-diapragmateyseis-me-tis-ipa) — Iran: No Negotiations with the US at Present
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/iran-denies-ongoing-talks-with-us-planned-meeting-in-qatar/4119411) — Iran Denies Ongoing Talks with US, Planned Meeting in Qatar
- [Dagens industri](https://di.se/live/irantoppen-inga-forhandlingar-med-usa) — Iran Summit: No Negotiations with the US
- [ΑΘΗΝΑ 9,84](https://athina984.gr/2026/11/10/iran-o-epikefalis-toy-anotatoy-symvoylioy-asfaleias-leei-pos-den-diexagontai-diapragmateyseis-me-tis-ipa) — Iran: Head of Supreme Security Council Says No Negotiations with US
- [zougla.gr](https://zougla.gr/kosmos/techerani-kamia-diapragmatefsi-afti-ti-stigmi-me-tis-ipa) — Tehran: No Negotiations at This Time with the US
- [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4029026/iran-epi-tou-parontos-den-diexagontai-diapragmateuseis-me-tis-ipa) — Iran: No Negotiations with the US at Present
- [Egyptian Gazette](https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/irans-top-security-official-says-no-talks-underway-with-us) — Iran's top security official says no talks underway with US
- [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/iran-oproverg-soobscheniya-o-peregovorah-s-ssha-i-vstreche-v-katare) — Iran Denied Reports of Talks with the United States and a Meeting in Qatar
- [Business Daily](https://businessdaily.gr/diethni/242908_iran-den-diexagontai-diapragmateyseis-me-ipa-dilonei-anotato-symboylio-asfaleias) — Iran: No Negotiations with US, Official Says
- [Antiwar.com](https://news.antiwar.com/2026/11/10/irans-security-chief-says-no-talks-underway-with-us) — Iran’s Security Chief Says No Talks Underway With US
- [Liner.hu](https://liner.hu/iran-egyesult-allamok-targyalasok-hormuzi-szoros) — Iran Made an Unexpected Announcement on Tuesday
- [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/11/10/1474618.html) — Iran Denied Information About Talks with the US in Qatar
- [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/kosmos/2187212/iran-den-vriskontai-se-exelixi-synomilies-me-tis-ipa-dilonei-o-rezai) — Iran: “There Are No Ongoing Talks with the United States,” Rezai Says
- [Portfolio](https://portfolio.hu/global/20261110/olyan-bejelentes-jott-a-beketargyalasokrol-amit-senki-nem-akart-hallani-most-akkor-mi-lesz-875550) — An Announcement About Peace Talks Came that No One Wanted to Hear - What Happens Now?
- [شفق نيوز](https://shafaq.com/ar/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%B7%D9%82%D8%A9-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85/%D8%B1%D8%B6%D8%A7-%D9%8A-%D9%84%D8%A7-%D9%85%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%AB%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D9%85%D8%B9-%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B4%D9%86%D8%B7%D9%86) — "The Pity of the News... My Satisfaction: No Talks with Washington at This time."
- [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/irans-top-security-official-says-no-talks-underway-with-us) — Iran's top security official says no talks underway with US
- [Globo](https://g1.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/11/10/ira-negociacoes-eua.ghtml) — Iran's Head of Security Says There's No Negotiations with the U.S.
- [Unknown](https://alquds.co.uk/%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%A4%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%A3%D9%85%D9%86%D9%8A-%D8%A5%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D9%83%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D9%84%D8%A7-%D9%85%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%AB%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A) — Senior Iranian Security Officer: No Talks with America at This Time
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/middle-east/irans-top-security-official-says-no-talks-underway-with-us-2026-11-10) — Iran's top security official says no talks underway with US
- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261111002500079) — Iranian Security Chief: "Opening of Negotiations with U.S. Is False... Deception to Lower Oil Prices"
- [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/irans-top-security-official-says-no-talks-underway-with-us/articleshow/135716676.cms) — Iran's top security official says no talks underway with US
- [The Economic Times](https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/irans-top-security-official-says-no-talks-underway-with-us/articleshow/135716676.cms) — Iran's top security official says no talks underway with US
- [The Hill](https://thehill.com/policy/international/6210490-iran-us-war-talks-stalled) — Iran accuses US of ‘manufacturing fake news about imaginary talks’
- [Terra](https://terra.com.br/noticias/mundo/chefe-de-seguranca-do-ira-diz-que-nao-ha-negociacoes-em-andamento-com-eua,ead7bcef46a8a3de57f3137099d96bcd2jov7pfe.html) — Iran's Head of Security Says There's No Negotiations Going on with the U.S.
- [Pakistan Times Today](https://pakistantimestoday.com/news/world/iran-security-chief-says-us-fabricating-news-on-talks) — Iran security chief says US fabricating news on talks
- [Business Daily](https://businessdaily.gr/diethni/242805_synantisi-eyropaion-ypex-me-katar-kai-saoydiki-arabia-gia-eggys-kai-mesi-anatoli) — Meeting on the Near and Middle East on the Sidelines of the G7 in Paris
- [Le Monde](https://lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/11/10/qatar-pm-joins-g7-talks-on-iran-after-trump-meeting-says-paris_6776830_4.html) — Qatar PM Joins G7 Talks on Iran After Trump Meeting, Says ...
- [France24](https://france24.com/en/live-news/20261110-qatar-pm-joins-g7-talks-on-iran-after-trump-meeting-paris) — Qatar PM joins G7 talks on Iran after Trump meeting: Paris
- [n1info.rs](https://n1info.rs/svet/katarski-premijer-u-poseti-parizu-nakon-razgovora-sa-trampom) — Qatari Prime Minister Visits Paris After Talks with Trump
- [Radio France Internationale](https://rfi.fr/en/international-news/20261110-qatar-pm-joins-g7-talks-on-iran-after-trump-meeting-paris) — Qatar PM joins G7 talks on Iran after Trump meeting: Paris
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/middle-east/qatari-pm-makes-unscheduled-stop-g7-brief-europeans-post-trump-talks-2026-11-10) — Qatari PM makes unscheduled stop at G7 to brief Europeans post Trump talks
- [LiFO](https://lifo.gr/now/world/tramp-katar-kai-saoydiki-arabia-theloyn-eiriniki-lysi-me-iran-alla-oi-ipa-einai-etoimes) — Trump: Qatar and Saudi Arabia Want Peaceful Solution with Iran, but US 'Ready to Attack if Necessary'
- [The Express Tribune](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2639559/trump-says-qatar-saudi-prefer-peace-in-iran-conflict) — Trump says Qatar, Saudi prefer peace in Iran conflict
- [ARY News](https://arynews.tv/donald-trump-says-qatar-saudi-arabia-want-peaceful-iran-deal) — Donald Trump says Qatar, Saudi Arabia want peaceful Iran deal
- [vienna.at](https://vienna.at/trump-militaerisch-ist-der-iran-praktisch-erledigt/10935638) — Trump: "Military Iran Is Practically Finished"
- [Al-Monitor](https://al-monitor.com/originals/2026/11/qatar-pm-joins-g7-talks-iran-after-trump-meeting-paris) — Qatar PM joins G7 talks on Iran after Trump meeting: Paris
- [The National](https://thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/11/10/iran-war-live-us-trump) — Middle East latest: Qatari Prime Minister making unscheduled stop at G7 to brief Europeans
- [bdnews24.com](https://bdnews24.com/world/ac7mu620qv) — Trump says Qatar, Saudi prefer peace in Iran conflict
- [Ada Derana](https://adaderana.lk/news/251353) — Trump says Qatar, Saudi Arabia want peaceful Iran deal, US ready for strikes if needed
- [rthk.hk](https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1877201-20261110.htm) — Trump says Qatar, Saudi prefer peace in Iran conflict
- [anlatilaninotesi.com.tr](https://anlatilaninotesi.com.tr/20261110/trump-iranda-catismanin-sona-ermesine-yonelik-olumlu-bir-ivme-yakalandigini-goruyoruz-1110226328.html) — Trump: We Are Seeing Positive Momentum Toward Ending the Conflict in Iran.
- [Naslovi.net](https://naslovi.net/2026-11-09/blic/tramp-zapretio-iranu-katar-i-saudijska-arabija-hoce-mir-ali-amerika-spremna-na-napad-kad-god-pozeli/42588170) — Trump: We Will Continue to Strike Iran if Necessary
- [Jerusalem Post](https://jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-914386) — Trump: Saudi Arabia, Qatar want peaceful resolution to Iran war, US ready to strike if needed
- [A Haber](https://ahaber.com.tr/dunya/2026/11/10/trumptan-irana-askeri-operasyon-mesaji) — Trump Sends a Message About an Attack on Iran! Will the Blockade Continue?
- [Haaretz](https://haaretz.com/middle-east-news/iran/2026-11-10/ty-article/.premium/trump-says-u-s-military-action-against-iran-not-necessary-at-this-point/000001a1-c227-df80-a9e3-e6bf22010000) — Trump says U.S. military action against Iran not necessary 'at this point'
- [Apa](https://apa.az/america/tramp-abs-istenilen-vaxt-irana-yeniden-zerbe-endirmeye-hazirdir-1012546) — Trump: US Ready to Strike Iran Again at Any Time
- [enikos.gr](https://enikos.gr/international/trab-gia-iran-vlepei-prooptikes-termatismou-tis-sygkrousis-alla-den-apokleiei-stratiotiki-epithesi/2674043) — Trump on Iran: He Sees Prospects for Ending the Conflict, but Does Not Rule Out a Military Attack
- [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/gotovy-v-lyuboy-moment-tramp-prigrozil-iranu-novymi-udarami) — "Ready at Any Moment": Trump Threatened Iran with Further Blows
- [parapolitika.gr](https://parapolitika.gr/diethni/article/1818927/trab-se-reuters-to-katar-thelei-eiriniki-dieuthetisi-me-to-iran-eimaste-etoimoi-gia-nea-epithesi-ean-hreiastei) — Trump to Reuters: "Qatar Wants Peaceful Settlement with Iran - We Are Ready for Another Attack if Necessary"
- [nafeza2world.com](https://nafeza2world.com/Akhbar-Al-Alm/2838995) — Saudi Arabia Prefers a Peaceful Solution to the Conflict with Iran, but America Is Willing to Strike if Necessary.
- [Al Arabiya](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2026/11/10/qatar-saudi-arabia-want-peaceful-solution-on-iran-but-us-ready-for-strikes-trump) — Qatar, Saudi Arabia want peaceful solution on Iran but US ready for ...
- [JDN - חדשות](https://jdn.co.il/news/2762509) — Trump: Qatar and Saudi Arabia Prefer a Political Solution to Iran - but the US Is Still Prepared to Attack
- [Libre](https://libre.gr/2026/11/09/trab-gia-iran-to-katar-thelei-eiriniki) — Iran: Trump Keeps Option of New Strikes Open
- [Handelsblatt](https://handelsblatt.com/politik/international/iran-krieg-katar-und-saudi-arabien-setzen-laut-trump-auf-friedliche-loesungen/100136895.html) — Iran War: According to Trump, Qatar and Saudi Arabia Rely on Peaceful Solutions
- [Newsit.gr](https://newsit.gr/kosmos/tramp-katar-kai-saoudiki-aravia-zitoun-diplomatiki-lysi-me-to-iran-skeftomaste-neo-xtypima/4818849) — Trump: Qatar and Saudi Arabia Seek Diplomatic Solution with Iran – We Are Considering a New Strike
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/11/09/2730959.html) — Trump told Reuters: Qatar and Saudi Arabia prefer a peaceful solution to the conflict with Iran
- [القدس العربي](https://alquds.co.uk/%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A8-%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%B1-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AD%D9%84%D8%A7-%D8%B3%D9%84%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D9%85) — Qatar and Saudi Arabia Want a Peaceful Solution with Iran, but We're Ready to Strike.
- [flash.gr](https://flash.gr/tramp-sto-reuters-eimaste-etoimoi-gia-nea-epithesi-sto-iran-ean-chreiastei-1090474) — Trump to Reuters: "We Are Ready for Another Attack on Iran if Necessary"
- [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/world-news/trump-says-saudi-arabia-and-qatar-want-peaceful-solution-to-iran-war-but-doesn-t-rule-out-us-strikes-we-re-ready-to-go-101794256607125.html) — Trump says Saudi Arabia and Qatar want peaceful solution to Iran war, but doesn’t rule out US strikes: ‘We’re ready to go’
- [Devdiscourse](https://devdiscourse.com/article/international/4004113-trump-says-qatar-saudi-arabia-want-peaceful-solution-on-iran-but-us-ready-for-strikes-if-necessary--reuters-interview) — Trump says Qatar, Saudi Arabia want peaceful solution on Iran but US ready for strikes if necessary -Reuters interview
- [Portfolio](https://portfolio.hu/global/20261109/bemondta-trump-ha-ugy-van-johetnek-az-ujabb-amerikai-csapasok-875314) — Trump Said: if that's the Case, Further American Strikes Could Follow
- [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/trump-tells-reuters-that-qatar-saudi-arabia-want-peaceful-iran-deal-us-ready-for-strikes-if-needed) — Trump tells Reuters that Qatar, Saudi Arabia want peaceful Iran deal, US ready for strikes if needed
- [Iefimerida](https://iefimerida.gr/kosmos/tramp-katar-saoydiki-arabia-iran-ipa-epitheseis) — Trump to Reuters: Qatar and Saudi Arabia Want Peaceful Resolution in Iran, but US Is Ready for Attacks if Necessary - iefimerida.gr
- [Egyptian Gazette](https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/qatar-saudi-urge-peaceful-iran-solution-as-us-eyes-strikes) — Qatar, Saudi urge peaceful Iran solution as US eyes strikes
- [The Star Kuala Lumpur](https://thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/11/10/trump-says-qatar-saudi-arabia-want-peaceful-solution-on-iran-but-us-ready-for-strikes-if-necessary--reuters-interview) — Trump tells Reuters that Qatar, Saudi Arabia want peaceful Iran deal, US ready for strikes if needed
- [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1908294/trab-se-reuters-to-katar-thelei-eiriniki-dieuthetisi-me-to-iran-eimaste-etoimoi-gia-nea-epithesi-ean-hreiastei) — Trump to Reuters: Qatar Wants Peaceful Settlement with Iran, but We Are Ready for Another Attack if Necessary
- [thepressroom.gr](https://thepressroom.gr/diethni/tramp-eimaste-etoimoi-na-htypisoyme-iran-hreiastei-stirixi-ston-hegkseth-en-meso) — Trump: "We Are Ready to Strike Iran if Necessary" — Support for Hegseth Amid Impeachment Efforts
- [Channel News Asia](https://channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-says-qatar-saudi-prefer-peace-iran-conflict-6536646) — Trump says Qatar, Saudi prefer peace in Iran conflict
- [Al-Monitor](https://al-monitor.com/originals/2026/11/trump-tells-reuters-qatar-saudi-arabia-want-peaceful-iran-deal-us-ready-strikes) — Trump tells Reuters that Qatar, Saudi Arabia want peaceful Iran deal, US ready for strikes if needed
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/middle-east/trump-says-qatar-saudi-arabia-want-peaceful-solution-iran-us-ready-strikes-if-2026-11-09) — Trump tells Reuters that Qatar, Saudi Arabia want peaceful Iran deal, US ready for strikes if needed

## Questions

**What did Donald Trump say about the conflict with Iran?**

Donald Trump stated that Qatar and Saudi Arabia prefer a peaceful solution to the conflict with Iran. He also indicated that the US is prepared for military strikes if necessary, although some reports suggest he believes strikes are not currently needed or likely.

**What role did Qatar play in the discussions?**

Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, met with Donald Trump. Qatar also presented the US with an Iranian proposal concerning its nuclear program on November 5, acting as a mediator in the talks.

**Did any reports suggest an alternative to military strikes?**

Yes, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth suggested that Donald Trump might prefer to oversee Iran's nuclear program rather than carry out military strikes. Trump himself indicated that strikes are 'highly unlikely' if peace talks progress and a strong agreement is signed.

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