Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told Al Jazeera that the United States is playing the right role regarding Israeli actions in Lebanon. Separately, he said Qatar wants to see Iran cooperate with Gulf states at a high level of trust.
Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told Al Jazeera on Monday that the United States is playing 'the right role' regarding Israeli military actions in Lebanon. The remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to contain the confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah, with Qatar positioning itself as a regional mediator. The Qatari official also called for Iran to cooperate with Gulf states 'at a high level of trust', reflecting Doha's ambition to bridge between Tehran and its Arab neighbors.
The statements were made in an interview with the Qatari-owned Al Jazeera network. The Qatari leader did not elaborate on specific US actions or Israeli operations.
As The Zioneer reported in recent weeks, Qatar has been actively engaged in the diplomatic track surrounding US-Iran negotiations, publicly welcoming the US-Iran MOU and calling for constructive talks. Monday's comments extend that engagement to the Lebanon theater, where Israel continues its military campaign against Hezbollah. The Qatari prime minister's characterization of the US role as 'correct' appears calibrated to maintain Doha's position as a channel between Washington, Tehran, and regional actors.
It remains unclear whether these remarks signal any concrete Qatari mediation initiative on Lebanon, or constitute a general statement of policy.
- DevelopingQatar publicly welcomes US-Iran MOU, calls for constructive talks
- DevelopingQatar, Turkey express satisfaction with US-Iran negotiations progress
- StrongQatar reaffirms support for US-Iran negotiations, calls for durable solutions
- DevelopingIran warns US bears direct responsibility for Israeli actions in Lebanon
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