Qatar seeks to revive stalled US–Iran ceasefire negotiations
Qatar announced Sunday that it is working to restart negotiations between the United States and Iran, with officials conducting shuttle diplomacy between the capitals. Qatar's prime minister stressed that regional security requires a framework based on mutual respect and open communication, warning that cycles of confrontation undermine stability.
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Qatar announced on Sunday that it was working to restart negotiations between the United States and Iran, with its foreign ministry saying officials were "shuttling between capitals" to advance discussions, according to Middle East Eye. A ministry spokesperson stated that Doha had received assurances from US administration officials that Washington seeks to reach an agreement, and emphasised the importance of a regional solution that protects key waterways including the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani stated that lasting security in the region cannot be achieved through "repeated cycles of escalation and retaliation" or arrangements that leave any state vulnerable. He called for a framework that respects the sovereignty of all states and prevents any nation from threatening another, noting that Qatar had worked with regional and international partners to maintain open communication channels.
In the same statement, Qatar's foreign ministry condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Israeli settlers. The ministry warned that "repeated provocations will fuel cycles of violence and escalation in the region."
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