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Qatar on November 7 denied reports that talks between the United States and Iran had failed, saying the sides were working to reach an agreement. Qatar’s International Media Office said mediation efforts were continuing, AnewZ reported.
In an official statement, the office rejected claims that Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani had said the talks had produced no results. It said his remarks had been misrepresented.
The statement came as diplomatic contacts between Washington and Tehran resumed. Qatar is working to bridge differences over a possible agreement, end the conflict and prevent further escalation in the Middle East.
Qatar’s International Media Office described reports about the prime minister’s remarks as “false and misleading.” It accused accounts spreading the claims of deliberately distorting his words and attempting to undermine diplomatic efforts.
The office said both sides were continuing to work toward an agreement and that Qatari mediators remained in close contact with Washington and Tehran.
Sheikh Mohammed said Qatar’s mediation aimed to prevent the situation in the region from spiraling out of control, Reuters reported, citing Al Jazeera. He urged the sides to work on a feasible agreement to achieve peace rather than wait for ideal conditions.
Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari confirmed on November 3 that Doha was mediating an exchange of proposals between Washington and Tehran.
A Qatari delegation held discussions with Tehran that lasted about three hours, he said. The meetings considered proposals aimed at narrowing differences between the two sides.
Despite the contacts, major disagreements remain over the terms of a settlement, including the US blockade of Iranian ports and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump said Washington was in contact with Tehran. Iran has warned that it would retaliate against US and Israeli targets in the region if further attacks take place.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a key issue in the talks because of its importance to international energy shipments and regional trade.
Qatar said continued contacts could help prevent the conflict from expanding, even as Washington and Tehran remain divided over the terms of a possible agreement.
