Key facts
- Qatar is working to restart US-Iran negotiations.
- Qatari officials are shuttling between capitals to facilitate talks.
- Doha has received assurances from US officials that Washington seeks an agreement.
- Qatar's Prime Minister warned against building security through repeated cycles of escalation.
- Qatar's Foreign Ministry condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
Qatar is actively engaged in efforts to revive negotiations between the United States and Iran, with its foreign ministry stating on Sunday that officials are "shuttling between capitals" to make progress. Doha has reportedly received assurances from US administration officials that Washington is keen to reach an agreement.
Speaking on the same day, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani emphasized that lasting regional security cannot be achieved through "repeated cycles of escalation and retaliation" or through "arrangements that leave any state vulnerable to the absence of security." He advocated for a framework that respects sovereignty and prevents any state from posing a threat to another, noting Qatar's work with partners to maintain open communication channels and de-escalate tensions.