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A woman walks on a street as a banner depicting US President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, US Vice President JD Vance and US Special Envoy Witkoff is displayed in the background, in Tehran, Iran, Nov. 4, 2026. (Credit: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters)
Add as preferred on Google BEIRUT — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that he saw “positive momentum” toward a deal to end the war with Iran, which he described as “militarily effectively over,” following a meeting with Qatar’s prime minister, whose country is acting as a mediator.Efforts to avert a major resumption of hostilities appear to have intensified in recent days. However, Trump, who has made contradictory statements about Iran, has not ruled out a return to military action. He received Qatari Prime Minister Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at the White House, his first meeting with a foreign official since his camp’s defeat in the midterm elections.Trump described the meeting as “an excellent conversation” about Iran in a post on his Truth Social platform. Qatar is mediating the conflict, which began with Israeli-American... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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