Qatar Confirms Continuation of Mediation Efforts to Bridge Differences Between US and Iran

Doha, November 10 (KUNA) -- Qatar reaffirmed on Tuesday that its mediation efforts to bridge differences between the United States and Iran are ongoing, noting that these efforts have gained significant momentum in recent weeks and days, in coordination with regional and international partners and concerned parties.

Ibrahim Al-Hashemi, Director of the Media and Communications Department at the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said during the ministry’s weekly press briefing that Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met in Washington on Monday with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, followed by a closed-door meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.

Al-Hashemi explained that the two meetings addressed the situation in the region and ways to advance U.S.-Iran negotiations, noting that the White House meeting was “positive” and focused on bringing the two sides closer together. He added that “there is progress in the negotiations and a continuous, persistent effort by the mediator to bridge differences,” emphasizing that details would be left until the agreement’s final shape and outlines are completed.

He pointed out that Qatari mediation efforts included visits by Qatari officials to Tehran, followed by talks with regional and neighboring countries and concerned partners, culminating in the Prime Minister’s visit to the United States. The mediator, he said, “focuses on glimmers of hope and on not leaving any window for a solution untried.”

Al-Hashemi noted that despite negative media coverage in recent days, mediation efforts remain ongoing, with both sides expressing positive views on a diplomatic solution. This, he said, is what Qatar is focusing on and striving to achieve through the ongoing negotiations.

Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Al-Hashemi said that “the approach of winter, coupled with the continued closure of the strait, increases the cost of the closure for all countries and, in particular, for vulnerable populations, especially in light of the energy crisis facing the world.” He stressed the need to make every possible effort to end the crisis and restore freedom of navigation in the strait as soon as possible.

On reports in the media about the terms of a potential agreement, Al-Hashemi said Qatar had denied these leaks, stating that “a state of uncertainty and anticipation in the region must end as soon as possible.” He added that “the mediator is working tirelessly to end the state of uncertainty and the no-war, no-peace situation, and to return stability and prosperity to the region.”

Al-Hashemi renewed Qatar’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its measures to safeguard its security and territorial integrity. (End) S.S.S / M.A.A