WASHINGTON, D.C., November 9, 2026 – U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that the ongoing conflict with Iran could soon come to an end, while warning that American military forces remain fully prepared to respond if tensions escalate.

In a statement posted on Truth Social on Monday, Trump revealed that he had held what he described as an excellent conversation with Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, focusing on the Iranian conflict, regional security and prospects for peace.

According to Trump, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and other Gulf nations favor maintaining the current military pressure on Iran rather than launching a new offensive.

The president said those countries support continuing the U.S. naval blockade of Iran alongside the newly established Operation Iron Gate, an initiative designed to disrupt Iranian weapons transfers, sanctioned materials and illicit financial activities through land routes and the Caspian Sea.

Trump described the naval blockade as the greatest in history and emphasized that regional allies share Washington’s determination to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

“All have agreed that Iran cannot have a Nuclear Weapon — That is non-negotiable!” Trump declared.

Although his message contained a strong military warning, Trump suggested that renewed large-scale American attacks were increasingly unlikely.

He said the United States remained “locked and loaded” and ready to act immediately if circumstances changed, but added that such developments appeared unlikely at present.

“We are seeing positive momentum toward an end to this Conflict,” Trump wrote, expressing confidence that American interests would remain protected throughout the diplomatic process.

The statement followed his White House discussions with Qatar’s prime minister, whose government has played a significant role in mediating between Washington and Tehran.

Trump also told reporters Monday that he believed the war was militarily effectively over, although he emphasized that any lasting settlement must ensure Iran cannot develop nuclear weapons.

Despite the president’s optimism, significant diplomatic challenges remain. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has acknowledged that negotiations have not yet produced a breakthrough, while Iranian officials have called for an end to hostilities, the removal of sanctions and the lifting of the naval blockade.

Iran has also continued to oppose American military pressure, raising questions about whether a comprehensive peace agreement can be achieved in the near future.

Trump maintained that Israel and other Middle Eastern countries were being protected against Iranian threats, arguing that continued military pressure combined with diplomacy could ultimately produce a more secure region.

However, his statement did not establish a ceasefire timetable or announce a formal peace agreement. His description of Gulf countries’ support for maintaining the blockade was also his own characterization, rather than a jointly issued declaration by those governments.

The latest developments suggest that Washington is pursuing a two-track approach: maintaining military and economic pressure on Tehran while leaving the door open for a negotiated settlement.

For now, the immediate threat of a renewed major American offensive appears to have eased, but the conflict remains unresolved.

The central message from the White House is clear: President Trump believes peace with Iran may be approaching, but the United States is not yet prepared to withdraw its military pressure.