Qatar Discusses Pakistan-Led Mediation Between U.S. and Iran
Qatar’s prime minister spoke with officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan about ongoing talks. The discussions focus on diplomatic coordination and de-escalation efforts.
pakistantoday.com.pkQatar’s prime minister spoke with the foreign ministers of Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan about the ongoing Pakistan-led mediation efforts between the United States and Iran. A summary of the call with Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister stated that both sides stressed the importance of addressing underlying causes of regional crises through peaceful dialogue.
They also focused on coordinating diplomatic efforts to support de-escalation initiatives. A Qatari delegation is in Tehran to support the Pakistan-led mediation efforts.
Arabia’s foreign ministry said its foreign minister discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to maintain security and stability during the phone call with the Qatari prime minister. Iran’s foreign minister told United Nations officials that Washington’s excessive demands are the main obstacle to reaching a deal.
The same statement said Iran is engaging seriously in the Pakistan-mediated talks despite past broken promises and military actions.
Other Developments The acting U.S.
Navy secretary told a Senate hearing that the United States has paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to conserve munitions for its military operation against Iran. A California congressman said he is co-sponsoring legislation to suspend the federal gas tax through October 2026, citing higher pump prices since the start of the U.S. military operation against Iran.
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