Monday, November 9, 2026

Trump says resumption of strikes on Iran ‘quite unlikely’, cites ‘positive momentum’ towards ending war

The US president says he had “an excellent conversation with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Prime Minister of Qatar, wherein much was discussed with respect to the Islamic Republic of Iran”.

“Most importantly, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and others, would prefer the status quo, in other words, a continuation of the Greatest Naval Blockade in History, and the new Operation Iron Gate — Therefore, Land and Sea,” he wrote on Truth Social.

“All have agreed that Iran cannot have a Nuclear Weapon — That is non-negotiable! Should there be any change with respect to developments in the Middle East, the United States of America is ‘locked and loaded’ and ready to go,” he added.

“At this point, however, that seems to be quite unlikely. Israel, and the entire Middle East, are protected from Iranian danger and threats. We are seeing positive momentum toward an end to this Conflict, and will ensure that America’s interests are at all times protected. At the conclusion of this Military Engagement, the American People, and the World, will be far safer and more secure.”


US Democrats will ‘end the war in Iran one way or the other’, says Jeffries


US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has told reporters that the Democratic Party will “end the war in Iran one way or the other”, when asked whether he was open to a government shutdown to end the conflict.

Jeffries is poised to become the next speaker of the House of Representatives in January. In the coming weeks, Democrats will vote to choose the party leader for the chamber. (Read More)