Trump meets Qatar PM on Iran war as UAE oil exports surge despite conflict

President Donald Trump met Qatar's prime minister Monday to discuss ending the Iran war, but Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiations are far from a breakthrough, as Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue. Iran's president expressed willingness to negotiate, while Rubio rejected Tehran's terms as unrealistic. Mediators proposed a two-day plan involving lifting the naval blockade and renewed nuclear inspections, but significant differences remain. The UAE reported oil exports rose from 3.2 to 4.4 million barrels daily since the war began, using alternative pipelines. Experts say the conflict has exposed global energy market vulnerabilities and accelerated investments in redundant supply routes.