Qatari Emir and Trump discuss efforts to ease US-Iran tensions in phone call

The Star Malaysia · The Star · 2026-11-06 12:11 UTC

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Hamad Al Thani and US President Donald Trump discussed efforts to de-escalate regional tensions during a phone call on Friday, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing the Qatari Emiri Diwan.

ISTANBUL (Bernama-Anadolu): Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Hamad Al Thani and US President Donald Trump discussed efforts to de-escalate regional tensions during a phone call on Friday, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing the Qatari Emiri Diwan.

Al Thani and Trump also addressed "the strategic relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them," the Diwan said in a statement.

The two leaders also discussed international diplomatic efforts, including Doha’s mediation efforts to support negotiations and reach "a comprehensive agreement that resolves the crisis,” it said.

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