Qatar says US-Iran negotiations need more timeneed more time
Qatar said on Tuesday that US-Iran negotiations still need more time, as regional diplomacy continues alongside tensions over possible further attacks. The remarks came after President Donald Trump said Gulf countries had asked him to hold off on additional strikes while indirect talks continue, underscoring how much the wider region now depends on a negotiated outcome.
Qatar
Qatar’s foreign ministry said it supports the diplomatic effort and believes the parties need more time to reach a solution. Doha has positioned itself as a facilitator in talks that try to lower the risk of wider regional escalation.
US administration
President Donald Trump said Gulf countries asked him to hold off on further attacks while indirect negotiations continue. That framing suggests Washington is weighing military pressure alongside diplomacy as the talks move forward.
- Qatar has long used mediation to raise its international influence beyond its size.
- The Gulf is a critical route for energy shipments and hosts several foreign military bases.
- Pakistan has also often acted as a back-channel intermediary in sensitive regional talks.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
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