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Egypt, Oman, Qatar FMs Discuss Regional Escalation, Push for Return to U.S.-Iran Talks

Sada Elbalad

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July 12, 2026

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Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone talks with his Omani and Qatari counterparts to discuss mounting regional tensions, stressing the need to intensify de-escalation efforts and resume negotiations between the United States and Iran

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Middle East Eye

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· Jun 21, 2026

Qatar confirms launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland

Qatar confirms launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland Mediator Qatar has confirmed that talks between the US and Iran have started in Switzerland. In a statement Qatar's foreign ministry announced the launch of the Lake Lucerne Summit and the first meeting of the high-level committee with the participation of representatives from the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the two mediating states, the State of Qatar and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Doha added it hoped the meetings would lead to a comprehensive and lasting agreement addressing all aspects covered by the Memorandum of Understanding, referring to an accord signed by the US and Iran earlier this week. Iranian state television also confirmed on Sunday that delegations from Iran, Qatar and the US were holding a meeting in Switzerland to discuss a ceasefire in Lebanon and Iran's frozen assets. A tripartite meeting involving Iran, the United States and Qatar on the subjects of a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon and Iran's blocked assets is currently being held at the negotiation venue, state broadcaster Irib said in a report.

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran, Qatar Discuss Hormuz Crisis as Pakistan and UK Urge De-Escalation

DOHA/ISLAMABAD/ANKARA, July 8: Iran and Qatar held high-level talks on Wednesday to address the escalating security situation in the Strait of Hormuz, while Pakistan and the United...

TRT World

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· Jul 1, 2026

US envoys Kushner and Witkoff in Doha for talks on Iran deal

US and Iranian envoys are in Qatar, but not for direct talks. Iran insists it will not begin negotiations on a final deal until the memorandum of understanding is fully implemented. Tehran wants Israel's assault on Lebanon to end, and for the US to lift oil sanctions and release its frozen funds. Craig Boswell reports from Washington.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 30, 2026

Qatar Says No High-Level US-Iran Meetings in Doha

Mediator Qatar says that no high-level meetings or direct talks between the United States and Iran are planned in Doha after Washington said it had sent a top delegation for negotiations. #Qatar #US #Iran

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 8, 2026

Foreign Ministers of Iran, Qatar Discuss Regional Developments & Recent Events in Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Ministers of Iran, Qatar Discuss Regional Developments & Recent Events in Strait of Hormuz

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 30, 2026

Qatar says no Iran, US high-level talks to take place

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said Tuesday that no high-level meeting between the United States and Iran is scheduled to happen in Qatar.

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Related coverage for "Egypt, Oman, Qatar FMs Discuss Regional Escalation, Push for Return to U.S.-Iran Talks": Middle East Eye — Qatar confirms launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland. Arab Times Online — Iran, Qatar Discuss Hormuz Crisis as Pakistan and UK Urge De-Escalation. TRT World — US envoys Kushner and Witkoff in Doha for talks on Iran deal. Al Arabiya English — Qatar Says No High-Level US-Iran Meetings in Doha. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Foreign Ministers of Iran, Qatar Discuss Regional Developments & Recent Events in Strait of Hormuz. Mehr News Agency — Qatar says no Iran, US high-level talks to take place