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President Trump told Reuters on Monday, following his White House talks with Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, that Qatar would rather see a peaceful solution with Iran, but the United States is ready to carry out strikes if necessary. President Trump added that Saudi Arabia would also prefer a peaceful solution to the Iran conflict. The meeting comes as Qatar mediates between Washington and Tehran, with U.S. officials saying no breakthrough is imminent.