Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to try to help secure US-Iran deal to end war, says source
A Qatari negotiating team has arrived in Tehran to assist in securing a deal to end the ongoing war with Iran. This effort is coordinated with the United States, marking a shift in Qatar's previous stance of distancing itself from mediation roles. While a ceasefire is currently in place, significant challenges remain in the negotiations, particularly regarding Iran's uranium enrichment and control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪A Qatari negotiating team is in Tehran to help secure a deal to end the war with Iran.
- ▪The team is working in coordination with the United States, reflecting Qatar's role as a U.S. ally in the region.
- ▪Despite a shaky ceasefire, no major breakthroughs have been achieved in the negotiations.
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Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to try to help secure US-Iran deal to end war, says sourceSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxAn Iranian woman walks next to an anti-Israeli mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, May 18, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERSPublished May 22, 2026, 10:05 PMUpdated May 22, 2026, 10:05 PMMay 22 - A Qatari negotiating team arrived in Tehran on Friday in coordination with United States to try to help secure a deal to end the war with Iran and resolve outstanding issues, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Friday.Doha, which has worked as a mediator in the Gaza war and other areas of international tension, had till now distanced itself from playing a mediation role in the Iran war after it came under…
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