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strikeAug 27, 2026

Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts

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Qatar, a Gulf neighbour of Iran and a U.S. ally, has served as a back-channel negotiator for the warring parties and played a direct role in securing the June ceasefire that briefly led to a cessation of hostilities.

Source: SECTIONS Qatar PM — Read the full report

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  • SECTIONS Qatar PMBy SECTIONS Qatar PM

    Qatar, a Gulf neighbour of Iran and a U.S. ally, has served as a back-channel negotiator for the warring parties and played a direct role in securing the June ceasefire that briefly led to a cessation of hostilities. The visit comes as the war nears its sixth month with fighting …

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