Trump discusses Middle East de-escalation with Qatar’s emir, and other Mideast news

Toronto Star · The Associated Press · 2026-11-06 12:20 UTC

U.S. President Donald Trump has discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East in a telephone call with Qatar's emir as the region remained on edge over the possibility of renewed U.S. military action against Iran.

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attends a meeting on the sidelines of the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. (Maxim Shipenkov/Pool Photo via AP)

President Donald Trump talks to reporters during a tour of White House Ballroom construction at the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attends a meeting on the sidelines of the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. (Maxim Shipenkov/Pool Photo via AP)

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