Qatar says U.S.-Iran negotiations need 'more time'
Qatar has stated that U.S.-Iran negotiations, mediated by Pakistan, require additional time to reach a resolution. This announcement follows President Trump's decision to postpone military actions to allow for diplomatic efforts. Qatari officials emphasized the importance of protecting regional populations from the consequences of escalation.
- ▪Qatar believes U.S.-Iran negotiations need more time to succeed.
- ▪President Trump postponed military actions to give negotiations a chance.
- ▪The negotiations are being mediated by Pakistan, which has shown seriousness in the process.
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Qatar said on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) that U.S.-Iran negotiations, mediated by Pakistan, required more time to reach a deal, a day after President Donald Trump said he had postponed planned attacks to give the process a chance."We are supportive of the diplomatic effort by Pakistan that has shown seriousness in bringing parties together and finding a solution, and we do believe it needs more time," Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesman Majed al-Ansari said at a press conference.Mr. Trump, who had indefinitely extended the truce and made clear he wanted to exit a war that has proved to be politically damaging, said on Monday he had prepared a new military attack for the following day after Iran rejected his outlines of a deal.But on Monday (May 18, 2026), Mr.
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