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Trump to meet Qatar's prime minister as Iran diplomacy faces hurdles

Qatar continues to mediate as Washington and Tehran struggle to narrow differences over Iran’s nuclear program and war terms, officials say.

  • President Donald Trump will hold a closed-door meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani at the White House on Monday at noon, with Vice President JD Vance also scheduled to attend.
  • Qatar serves as a central intermediary conveying proposals between Washington and Tehran, though Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported Sunday that negotiations have made little progress.
  • Rubio described Iran's demands as "unacceptable" and, in some cases, "outrageous and ridiculous," while the United States identified additional infrastructure targets, including bridges, should military action resume.
  • Trump said Sunday he is "highly unlikely" to order new strikes if negotiations produce a strong agreement, but warned the United States has identified additional targets should military action resume.
  • Doha's mediation remains the primary mechanism for navigating the diplomatic standoff as the administration addresses Tehran's nuclear ambitions through both diplomatic and military preparation.
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In a new attempt to find a way out of the military conflict with Iran, Washington is turning to Qatar as a mediator. Donald Trump is expected to welcome the head of the Qatari government on Monday, while military operations in the wider region continue to cause tension and the two sides remain far from an agreement. The meeting takes place after the Qatari prime minister’s visit to Tehran and in the wake of the midterm elections in the US, which…

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Handelsblatt broke the news in Düsseldorf, Germany on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
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