Trump and Qatar’s Emir discuss efforts to de-escalate Iran conflict

Conflict · First reported 6 Nov, 09:34 · Updated 10:13

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Donald Trump spoke by phone with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani about diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict. Qatar’s account emphasized dialogue, while the wider report described other regional diplomatic contacts.

The call focused on Qatar’s efforts to resolve differences between the parties and secure a comprehensive agreement to end the conflict, according to the emir’s office.
The Emir stressed dialogue and diplomatic means to settle disputes, as well as maritime navigation and energy-supply security.
The report describes Qatar as the main mediator between Washington and Tehran and says Qatari officials had been travelling between Doha and Tehran.
Iran’s foreign minister also held calls with officials from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Turkey, Kuwait, Cyprus and Jordan, according to the report.
The report says Trump had no immediate plans to strike Iran after the US midterm vote; it also says Brent crude fell below $100 for the first time since September.

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Key facts

Participants: Donald Trump and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani
Call topic: Efforts to resolve differences and reach an agreement to end the conflict
Emir’s stated priorities: Dialogue, maritime navigation and energy-supply security
Mediation: Qatar is described as the chief mediator between Washington and Tehran
Other reported diplomacy: Iran’s foreign minister held calls with counterparts from seven countries