Trump signals ‘positive momentum’ with Iran after meeting Qatari PM
US President Donald Trump says there is ‘positive momentum’ towards ending the war on Iran following talks and a ceasefire proposal delivered by Qatar’s prime minister from Tehran. Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett reports that Gulf allies’ security remains a key US priority.
Iranian officials dismissed Trump's latest remarks as 'fake news' after the US president suggested a close to the war.
Iran has put forward a two-day proposal developed with Qatari mediators that Washington is examining.
President Trump warns that US forces are 'locked and loaded' and ready to strike, if necessary.
Trump says strikes unlikely if peace talks keep moving. After weeks of rumors that the US and Israel were preparing new strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump said it was "highly unlikely" that he would order a new escalation as the Iranians "want to make a deal so badly."
Trump says Iran is sealed off. Analysts say a small intelligence-focused unit cannot seal Iran’s borders, and others warn it could expand the war.
Talks aimed at preventing new major fighting between the US and Iran are ongoing.