Qatar prime minister says mediation between US and Iran continues to prevent regional escalation

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Qatar's Prime Minister said on Saturday, November 7, 2026, that Doha's mediation between the United States and Iran is continuing and is helping stop the regional situation from spiraling out of control. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, speaking to Al Jazeera TV as relayed by Reuters, said the US administration remained willing to find a solution even after the midterm elections, signalling that Washington's interest in an agreement had not changed. He also said significant progress had been made, though the excerpt gives no further detail. The remarks matter because they suggest diplomatic channels between Washington and Tehran remain open amid regional tensions.

Sources:Al-Monitor (Iran desk)

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