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Qatar, France Discuss Regional Security, Co-op Over Phone
Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs of Qatar, held a telephone conversation today, Monday, with Catherine Vautrin, Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs of the French Republic, to discuss the latest security developments in the region.
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Anadolu Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
Top diplomats of Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss regional developments after US attacks
Iranian media says call part of Tehran's ongoing diplomatic contacts with regional countries
Mehr News Agency
· Jun 29, 2026
Macron, MBS discuss US-Iran escalation
TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have held a phone call on the escalating situation between Iran and the US.
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 22, 2026
Qatar’s PM tells Al Jazeera progress made in US-Iran talks
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Qatar's PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said US-Iran talks in Switzerland, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, laid the groundwork for a final deal after 18 hours of discussions, with technical teams now taking negotiations forward. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
TASS
· Jun 21, 2026
US, Iranian delegations arrive in Burgenstock — Swiss Foreign Ministry
The Qatari and Pakistani mediators also arrived at the venue for the technical talks in Switzerland
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 2, 2026
Qatari, Pakistani mediators conclude talks with U.S., Iranian negotiators in Doha
Islamabad, July 2 (SANA) Qatari and Pakistani mediators held separate meetings with U.S. and Iranian negotiators in Doha on Thursday, with the parties reporting progress on issues related to the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, according to the Pakistani Foreign Ministry. The Ministry said in a statement on X that discussions built on understandings reached at []
UrduPoint
· Jul 10, 2026
PM, Amir of Qatar discuss regional situation
PM, Amir of Qatar discuss regional situation
RTL Today
· Jul 1, 2026
Fragile ceasefire: Talks in Qatar after US-Iran deal: What we know
US envoys met Qatari mediators in Doha on Tuesday to discuss negotiations with Iran, as both sides moved to implement a newly signed agreement aimed at easing tensions and ending the Middle East conflict.
Arab Times Online
· 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...
China Global Television Network
· Jun 28, 2026
Pakistani and Bahraini FMs hold phone conversation
Pakistani and Bahraini FMs hold phone conversation
Middle East Eye
· Jun 22, 2026
Pakistan and Qatar announce roadmap towards final US-Iran agreement
Pakistan and Qatar announce roadmap towards final US-Iran agreement Pakistan and Qatar said talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland were conducted in a positive and constructive atmosphere, with mediators reporting encouraging progress on several key issues. In a joint statement, the two countries said the parties had agreed to create a mechanism for further technical talks as efforts continue to build on the memorandum of understanding reached earlier. The statement said a High-Level Committee would be established to provide political oversight of the mediation process, with chief negotiators reporting regularly and leading working groups focused on nuclear issues, sanctions, and monitoring and dispute resolution. The committee has also agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days. In addition, the parties established a direct communication channel intended to prevent incidents and misunderstandings and help ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Egypt Independent
· Jul 1, 2026
US, Iranian officials hold indirect, lower-level talks in Doha, source says
US and Iranian officials are holding indirect, lower-level technical talks through Qatari and Pakistani mediators in Doha, a diplomatic source with knowledge of the talks told CNN. US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, who are not attending the talks themselves, met Qatar’s prime minister in Doha on Tuesday to The post US, Iranian officials hold indirect, lower-level talks in Doha, source says appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Trend News Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
Important agreements reached through the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan - Iranian FM
Important agreements reached through the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan - Iranian FM
NPR News
· Jul 2, 2026
U.S. and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussions
U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with positive progress made, and they agreed to continue discussions, host Qatar said.
Qatar News Agency
· Jun 29, 2026
Kuwaiti, Japanese Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments
Kuwait, June 29 (QNA) - Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and his Japanese Counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi discussed, in a phone call on Monday, the developments in the region and the efforts made regarding them.
The Tribune
· Jun 21, 2026
Meeting underway between Iranian, Qatari delegation in Switzerland ahead of US-Iran talks
A meeting between the Iranian negotiating team and Qatari mediators is currently underway. Separate consultations with the Pakistani side are also scheduled as part of ongoing efforts to advance implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum, Iran government said in a post on X.
Times of India
· Jun 30, 2026
'No direct US-Iran talks': Top US envoys reach Doha for Qatar-mediated negotiations
In Doha, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner engaged with Qatari mediators to discuss Iran negotiations. They learned from both Qatar and Iran that no direct meetings would take place between US and Iranian officials, contradicting President Trump's earlier assertions. Instead, the conversations, organized by Qatar, will prioritize implementing a memorandum of understanding, which includes addressing the release of Iran's frozen assets.
Disclose.tv
· Jun 30, 2026
[Media] JUST IN - Qatar's FM spokesperson says U.S.
JUST IN - Qatar's FM spokesperson says U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet Qatari mediators in Doha to discuss U.S.-Iran negotiations, there will be no meeting with Iran, and states that Qatar has not sent Iran 6 billion of Iranian frozen funds.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/khfhn7ra9n/@disclosetvDisclose.tvUS envoy Witkoff and Kushner will be in Qatar, no meeting with IranBreaking news from around the world.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 1, 2026
Crude oil futures rise as Iran declines direct talks with US in Doha
While a US team is in Doha, Iran and the host Qatar said the US representatives would meet the mediators, and not the Iranian team
The Japan Times
· Jul 3, 2026
Where the U.S. and Iran stand after Doha negotiations
A look at what is known to have come out of the latest round of Iran and U.S. indirect talks in Doha.
Libertarian Institute
· Jun 30, 2026
Iran Says It Will Hold Indirect Talks with the US on Unfreezing Assets in Qatar
An Iranian official explained that Tehran was sending a negotiating team to Qatar for indirect talks with the US about implementing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). “What will probably be done in Doha tomorrow is a discussion on the implementation of clauses of the memorandum of understanding, including the clause related to the release of []
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 2, 2026
US, Iran agree to continue discussions
US and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with “positive progress made,” and they agreed to continue discussions, host Qatar said. The next meeting will be scheduled “at the earliest possible time” after the funeral of Iran’s previous supreme leader, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Majed al-Ansari, a spokesman for [] The post US, Iran agree to continue discussions appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Sky News Australia
· Jun 22, 2026
US-Iran negotiations advance with ‘encouraging progress’ noted by mediators
Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar have released a joint statement saying that negotiations between the United States and Iran have conducted in a "positive and constructive atmosphere".
Iran Herald
· Jun 30, 2026
"No high-level delegation currently planned to visit Doha": Qatar says Witkoff, Kushner not here for direct negotiations with Iran
Doha [Qatar], June 30 (ANI): Qatar on Tuesday clarified that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Senior Adviser to US President Donald Trump, Jared Kushner, are currently in Doha to meet mediators and Qatari officials and are not engaged in direct negotiations with Iranian representatives for diplomatic discussions involving regional issues following the recent exchange of fire between the two sides over incidents in th
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 11, 2026
Qatari Emir, Pakistani PM Discuss Regional Developments, Diplomatic Efforts
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a phone call from Pakistani Prime Minister (PM), during which they reviewed and discussed the latest developments on both the regional and international stages, in addition to exchanging views on efforts to support security and stability in the region.
Independent Online
· Jul 1, 2026
Confusion over Iran talks in Qatar: Here's what we know so far
Confusion over Iran talks in Qatar: Here's what we know so far
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 10, 2026
Mediators intensify diplomatic push to ease US-Iran tensions amid fragile truce
Regional mediators have stepped up efforts to prevent a renewed escalation between the United States and Iran, with Qatari officials holding high-level talks in Tehran aimed at preserving the fragile understanding between the two countries. According to a source familiar with the discussions, Qatari negotiators are meeting with Iranian officials in coordination with Washington to [] Mediators intensify diplomatic push to ease US-Iran tensions amid fragile truce
Korea Times News
· Jul 1, 2026
US, Iran officials hold indirect talks in Doha
US, Iran officials hold indirect talks in Doha
Presstv
· Jul 1, 2026
Doha talks focused on US violations of MoU, frozen assets: Iran’s deputy FM
Iran’s top nuclear negotiator says talks in Doha with Qatari and Pakistani mediators focused on US violations of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 1, 2026
US and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussions
U.S. and Iranian negotiators have met separately with Qatari and Pakistani mediators and host Qatar is reporting positive progress in talks.
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