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Qatar Emir, Trump discuss de-escalation as US, Iran pursue diplomacy

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held discussions with US and Iranian officials to support peaceful diplomatic efforts and regional security, while US-Iran talks resumed in Oman.

  • On Feb 11, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani called President Donald Trump to discuss regional de-escalation and later met Ali Larijani in Doha to address security.
  • The US and Iran resumed talks in Oman on Friday after an American naval group led by an aircraft carrier moved to Middle Eastern waters following Tehran's deadly crackdown on protesters, while Gulf monarchies and Turkey pursue diplomacy toward a new nuclear deal.
  • The emir and Larijani focused on reducing escalation and enhancing regional security, with Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani present in Doha.
  • With Washington signaling a shift, President Donald Trump dropped regime change proposals and rebuffed Benjamin Netanyahu on negotiation principles, stressing `Iran cannot have nuclear weapons`.
  • Intensive diplomacy by Gulf monarchies and Turkey positions talks for possible near-term progress as Ali Larijani met Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Muscat on Tuesday, reflecting shuttle diplomacy soon.
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On Wednesday, the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, discussed with the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, ways to reduce tensions and enhance regional security.

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US President Donald Trump and the Emir of Qatar, son of Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, spoke on Wednesday about efforts towards decalation and regional stability, in the context of which Washington and Tehran seek diplomatic solutions to...

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Al-Monitor broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
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