US President Donald Trump is set to meet with the Prime Minister of Qatar at the White House on Monday. According to the White House schedule, the meeting will be held behind closed doors. This meeting comes at a time when the conflict involving Iran is dragging on, and diplomatic efforts to bring it to an end are facing significant obstacles. Trump will meet with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
The Qatari Prime Minister also serves as the country’s Foreign Minister, according to a report by the news agency Reuters. A US official stated that Vice President JD Vance will also hold a meeting with the Qatari leader. Qatar plays a central role as a mediator between Washington and Tehran; it conveys proposals and works to bridge differences regarding Iran’s nuclear program and the terms for ending the conflict. Meanwhile, Donald Trump indicated on Sunday that if progress is made in the negotiations and a robust agreement is reached, it is highly unlikely that he would order new attacks on Iran. However, he warned that should military action resume, the United States has already identified additional infrastructure targets—including bridges—for potential strikes.
