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Before Meeting with Vance, Qatari Prime Minister Says There's a "High Probability" U.S., Iran Will Reach Deal

  • On Friday, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed met Vice President JD Vance at the White House to discuss mediation efforts aimed at ending the war with Iran.
  • Sheikh Mohammed has managed a backchannel mediation route over recent weeks, seeking a comprehensive agreement to address the crisis's root causes and establish lasting peace in the region.
  • Speaking Friday in Italy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. expected Iran's response to a draft agreement "today at some point," hoping to initiate serious negotiation.
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi criticized U.S. "self-defense strikes" Friday, claiming the U.S. opts for "reckless military adventure" whenever diplomacy is on the table.
  • GOP Sen. Steve Daines of Montana thanked Chinese Foreign Minister Wang yesterday in Beijing for working with Iran's top diplomat to "de-escalate tensions" and bring peace to the Middle East.
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Following recent military confrontations between the US and Iran, Qatar has called on the warring parties to engage in new mediation efforts.

·Germany
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Donald Trump was waiting Friday night for a response from Iran, which has not yet come, to his latest proposal to put an end to hostilities on a lasting basis. Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdelrahmane al-Thani, pleaded Friday for negotiations with Iran by speaking in Washington with US Vice-President J.D. Vance.

·Paris, France
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While the US "awaits a response" from Tehran, J.D. Vance has already met with the Qatari Prime Minister for talks. US Vice President J.D. Vance met with the Qatari Prime Minister to discuss peace with Iran. Washington is highly counting on the assistance of a country that has already assisted the US, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing Axios. Read also: US-Iran tensions have again "raised" oil prices. Vance held an urgent meeting with Qatari Prime …

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Al Arabiya broke the news in Saudi Arabia on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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