Trump’s Efforts for Peace May Be Over After Iran Strikes US Base in Qatar

A post made by Donald Trump following the Iranian ‘strike’ on the American base in Qatar confirms, according to SkyNews correspondent James Matthews, that Iran provided timely warning for its attack, which Trump described as ‘weak.’ As Matthews noted after Trump’s message about Qatar, ‘I think what Donald Trump has published is… peace. This is how peace is delivered in our times.’ On Monday evening (23/6/25), Iran initiated an attack; however, it had warned ahead of time to minimize casualties. In a post after the attack, Trump expressed similar sentiments. Furthermore, in a newer post, Trump wrote: ‘Congratulations world, it’s time for peace.’ Regarding the Tehran attack on the base in Qatar, according to Trump, there were no casualties—neither American nor Qatari—and almost no damage was reported. Footage showing surface-to-air missiles launched from Al Udeid Air Base intercepting Iranian ballistic missiles over Doha, Qatar, highlights the situation. Trump emphasized his gratitude to Iran for the timely warning, ensuring no lives were lost or injuries sustained. He hopes for no further hostility and suggests Iran can now move forward peacefully in the region. The work of Trump ‘appears to be over.’ ‘In this cycle of violence, the question all day was, what will America do? How will it respond to this Iranian attack? And I believe you have your answer from Donald Trump,’ stated James Matthews of SkyNews. There’s nothing in the post suggesting escalation of the conflict. Everything points to a president who feels his job is done. This makes sense for an American president who characterizes it as an intervention—not the start of an endless war—but rather an effort to prevent one. With Iran’s nuclear program essentially ‘neutralized,’ Trump has ‘adjusted the political and military situation to serve American interests.’ Now, he can view the situation, claim victory, enjoy the sweet military success, and present himself as a peacemaker.