Trump says Qatar, Saudi prefer peace in Iran conflict

US President Donald Trump said Monday he will hold off on new military strikes against Iran following appeals from regional countries, including Qatar's prime minister, while maintaining a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump cited Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait as preferring no new attacks, speaking after meeting Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. The US has rejected Iran's truce plan, which proposes ending the blockade and sanctions in exchange for halting Iran's own blockade. Mutual attacks continue, including US strikes on Qeshm island and Iranian attacks on tankers. Vice President JD Vance will meet Al-Thani, while officials from both sides expressed doubt about an imminent diplomatic breakthrough.