Trump to meet Iran war mediator Qatar, no imminent deal seen to end war

Daily Mirror, Ada Derana and Hiru News report that US President Donald Trump said he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran if negotiations to end the conflict continued to make progress. Ada Derana also reports that Trump said the war was militarily effectively over.

Ada Derana reports that Trump made the latter assessment after meeting Qatar’s prime minister. The outlet separately reports that Trump said Qatar and Saudi Arabia wanted a peaceful agreement with Iran, while the United States remained prepared to launch strikes if necessary.

Daily Mirror reports that oil prices fell at Monday’s open following Trump’s comments. Ada Derana also reports a fall of more than US$7 in oil prices, and separately says prices declined at the open.

Daily Mirror reports that both the United States and Iran had reported attacks on ships in or near the Strait of Hormuz, despite the diplomatic efforts. Ada Derana reports that Trump was due to meet Qatar, which it describes as a mediator in the Iran war, and that no imminent agreement to end the conflict was expected.

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