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

CTV News · The Associated Press · 2026-11-06 14:50 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.

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.

Meanwhile, deadly Saudi airstrikes at a popular market in Yemen killed at least 20 people Friday, the Houthi-run health ministry said. Authorities in the government-controlled city blamed the Houthis and said there were no airstrikes.

Here is the latest news from the Middle East on Friday.

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