Qatar Confirms Ongoing US-Iran Talks Aimed at Ending Middle East War
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
Qatar confirmed that the U.S. and Iran are engaged in ongoing indirect talks mediated by Doha, aiming to end the Middle East war despite a prolonged stalemate. Senior Qatari official Ibrahim Al-Hashmi stated that messages are still being exchanged, acknowledging the need for a negotiated solution. Meanwhile, the Emir of Qatar met with Iran's Interior Minister, as U.S.-Iran discussions have faced hurdles, with Iran's president calling them "meaningless."
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- Qatar confirmed ongoing U.S.-Iran indirect talks aimed at ending the Middle East war.
- Senior Qatari official Ibrahim Al-Hashmi stated that negotiations and message exchanges continue.
- The talks are proceeding with consideration for the concerns of all parties involved.
- Emir of Qatar met with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Doha.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian recently called U.S. talks "meaningless."
- Disagreements persist, particularly over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Qatar announced Tuesday that the United States and Iran continue to hold indirect negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing war in the Middle East, despite a stalemate after seven months of fighting. Ibrahim Al-Hashmi, a senior official in Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated during a routine press briefing that the talks are proceeding with consideration for the "concerns of the various parties." He confirmed that "the talks continue, as does the exchange of messages between the various parties, through Qatar and its regional partners." Al-Hashmi emphasized the necessity of making maximum efforts to end the conflict immediately through a negotiated settlement, given its scope and the global cost.
In parallel, the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, met in Doha with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, according to a statement from the Qatari palace. This meeting occurs despite previous efforts, including an April ceasefire, a June memorandum of understanding, and talks at the UN General Assembly last month, which have not resolved fundamental disagreements, particularly concerning the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Earlier, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had described the talks with the U.S. as "meaningless," claiming they only led to renewed attacks, according to Iranian state media. The article also briefly mentions unrelated reports about Iran claiming three crew members of downed Su-24 fighter jets were captured by Qatar, a claim Doha denies, and a U.S. Pentagon order for universities to review ties with China, Russia, and Iran.
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