Trump meets key Iran war mediator as UAE reveals major oil export surge despite conflict
According to Fox News, President Donald Trump met with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani at the White House on Monday. The meeting occurs as diplomatic efforts to end the war with Iran continue, though Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that negotiations are far from a breakthrough. Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran is prepared to negotiate with dignity. Concurrently, the UAE reported that despite instability in the Strait of Hormuz, it has increased oil exports from 3.2 million barrels per day before the war to 4.4 million. Emirati officials emphasized that by investing in alternative routes, such as the pipeline to Fujairah, the country has successfully reduced its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.