Qatar PM calls Washington talks on US-Iran negotiations positive

Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said his talks in Washington with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on ways to advance negotiations between the United States and Iran were positive, according to Mehr News.

In a post on a social media account, the Qatari prime minister said the discussions covered the regional situation and ways to move the US-Iran talks forward. He said he was grateful for positive discussions on reaching an agreement and establishing peace in the region.

Trump earlier described his call with the Qatari prime minister as excellent and said many issues related to the Islamic Republic of Iran were discussed. In a statement on Truth Social and in remarks to reporters at the White House on Monday, Trump claimed that Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and other countries prefer that the current situation remain in place. He said this means the continuation of what he called a massive naval blockade unprecedented in history and the continuation of the new "Iron Gate" operation, adding that the blockade will continue by land and by sea.

The Qatari prime minister's account focused on the diplomatic track, describing the Washington meetings as constructive and expressing appreciation for efforts toward an agreement and regional peace. The statements from Doha and Washington were issued separately, and no further details on the substance of the negotiations were provided in either account.

According to Mehr News, the Qatari prime minister's remarks came in a social media post following his meetings in Washington, while Trump's comments were made in a Truth Social statement and in remarks to reporters at the White House on Monday.