Trump discusses Middle East de-escalation with Qatar’s emir
The two leaders discussed Qatar’s mediation and diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation and protect maritime navigation and energy supplies.
- On Friday, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani spoke with President Donald Trump to discuss mediation efforts aimed at ending the regional war between the United States and Iran.
- Iran submitted a new nuclear proposal to Washington through Qatar, a senior Iranian official said Thursday, though discussions depend on the United States meeting Tehran's seven demands.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines, while Trump accused Iran of fabricating such incidents.
- Oil prices briefly neared $100 a barrel amid renewed war fears, as Saudi-led coalition forces intercepted two ballistic missiles launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels at Najran.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei in Moscow Thursday to discuss strengthening ties, including potential gas pipeline construction, as Trump weighs ordering further strikes.
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Trump discusses Middle East de-escalation with Qatar’s emir
The two discussed in particular Qatar’s mediation efforts aimed at reaching “a comprehensive agreement that ends the crisis and achieves security and stability in the region.”
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African News AgencyTrump holds phone call with war mediator Qatar Emir
Washington - US President Donald Trump on Friday called Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to discuss efforts to end the US-Iran war, amid a diplomatic push to avoid a new round of conflict.
Qatar's Emir talks to Donald Trump about an Iranian proposal – so far without a response from the White House.
Trump holds call with mediator Qatar about Iran de-escalation
Qatar is acting as the chief mediator between Washington and Tehran amid intense diplomatic efforts to end the war, which is now in its ninth month. Qatari officials have been shuttling between Doha and the Iranian capital to firm up a potential deal ahead of Tuesday's US midterm elections, in which the Democrats secured a sweeping victory over Trump's Republican Party and took control of Congress.
Trump discusses Middle East de-escalation with Qatar’s emir, and other Mideast news – WTOP News
U.S. President Donald Trump has discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East in a telephone call with Qatar’s emir as the region remained on edge over the possibility of renewed U.S. military action against Iran. Meanwhile, deadly Saudi airstrikes at a popular market in Yemen killed at least 20 people Friday, the Houthi-run...
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