Qatar's Emir Urges Diplomacy as Gulf Faces 'Dangerous Phase' Amid Iran War
Sheikh Tamim said years of delayed diplomacy contributed to the US-Israel war on Iran and called for renewed diplomatic efforts.
Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has urged renewed diplomacy as the Gulf region faces what he described as a "dangerous phase" amid the ongoing war involving Iran.
Sheikh Tamim said years of delayed diplomacy contributed to the outbreak of the US-Israel war on Iran, framing the conflict as, in part, a consequence of missed opportunities for negotiated solutions in the past.
The emir's remarks reflect Qatar's longstanding role as a regional mediator in Gulf and broader Middle Eastern conflicts, including its involvement in past negotiations involving Iran, Israel and other regional actors.
Further details of specific diplomatic steps Sheikh Tamim proposed to de-escalate the current conflict were not outlined in the available remarks.
Sources
- Qatar’s emir urges diplomacy as Gulf faces ‘dangerous phase’ amid Iran war — Al Jazeera — All
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
Comments
Loading comments…
Related articles
Iran condemns Netanyahu's visit to the United Arab Emirates
Iran's Foreign Ministry criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's presence in the UAE, warning of what it called dangerous regional consequences.
Trump says he doesn't know if Iran will 'surrender' but reiterates it won't get nuclear weapon
The US president said Iran is in a difficult position but stopped short of predicting when or whether Tehran might back down.
Iran and Uzbekistan to deepen bilateral ties, says President Pezeshkian
President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran and Tashkent will expand cooperation through shared political will.
Iranian Security Official Says Trump 'Unable to Decide' on Conditions Conveyed by Tehran
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said Iran has communicated its terms to Washington.
Iran sent its conditions to US; Trump unable to decide, says Rezaei
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said Tehran has conveyed its conditions to Washington but that President Trump has yet to make a decision.
Qatari PM accuses Netanyahu of war crimes in Gaza, says Israel targeting Qatar to deflect blame
In an interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan, Qatar's prime minister accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of committing war crimes in Gaza.