Qatar: Iran and US review draft proposal to end the war

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday that the United States and Iran are currently reviewing a proposal submitted as part of mediation efforts between the two countries, noting developments in talks with both sides and continued efforts to bridge differences, with regional and Gulf states agreeing on the necessity of avoiding escalation. Majid Al-Ansari, advisor to the Prime Minister’s Council and official spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, affirmed that Qatar continues its diplomatic efforts and intensive mediation to narrow differences and bridge the gap between the United States and Iran, aiming to reach a sustainable agreement that ends the crisis and brings the two sides closer to an arrangement ensuring de-escalation in the region. In his weekly press briefing, he addressed the outcomes of the Qatari negotiating delegation’s visit to Tehran, explaining that the delegation held extensive and intensive discussions with the Iranian side lasting three hours, covering all topics and recent developments to exchange ideas and proposals aimed at resolving existing disputes. Al-Ansari clarified that both the Iranian and American sides are currently studying the proposed options, meaning the ball is now in their court, amid continuous and real-time communication facilitated by mediators to sustain these talks. The Qatari Ministry’s official spokesperson stressed that Qatar’s joint diplomatic efforts, alongside regional and international partners from the Gulf and beyond, focus on several key principles, emphasizing that the diplomatic option remains the only and most effective means of resolving crises and sparing the region’s peoples from the consequences of armed conflicts. He pointed to commitments from both the Iranian and American sides to the negotiation process, reflecting a glimmer of hope that the diplomatic path remains open, noting that building trust between the two sides remains the greatest challenge, requiring the continuation of these negotiations and positive meetings within a long-term framework.