
Iranian Interior Minister Momeni Departs for Qatar on Official Invitation
Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni left for Qatar at the invitation of his Qatari counterpart, Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. He is accompanied by senior economic and provincial officials.
Published on 5 October 2026
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Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni departed for Qatar on an official visit, according to a report by Mehr News. The trip follows an official invitation extended by Qatar's Interior Minister, Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
During the visit, Momeni is expected to hold talks with his Qatari counterpart. He is reported to be accompanied by a delegation that includes Mehdi Dosti, Deputy for Coordination of Economic Affairs and Regional Development, and Tehran Governor Mohammad Ashouri Taziani, among other officials.
The visit builds on previous contacts between the two countries' interior ministries. In August, the interior ministers of Qatar and Iran held talks in which they discussed regional developments and ways to enhance coordination and cooperation between Doha and Tehran.
No further details about the agenda or scheduled meetings during the current visit were provided in the report. The Mehr News report did not specify the duration of Momeni's stay in Qatar or any agreements expected to be signed.
According to Mehr News, the visit is taking place at the invitation of the Qatari interior minister and includes a delegation of senior Iranian officials.
Source: Mehr News — Read original story