The Qatari delegation arrived in Iran today to re-establish its mediator role after Qatar accused Iran of responsibility for incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Tasnim news agency. The meeting took place in Mashhad, where Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is currently located.
Iran confirmed on Friday that a Qatari delegation met with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in the city of Mashhad, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. The confirmation clarifies the location of the meeting, which had been initially reported as taking place in Tehran.
Earlier on Friday, at 14:29 Jerusalem time, the New York Times reported that Qatar was mediating talks between the US and Iran to ease recent tensions. Simultaneously, Reuters reported that a Qatari delegation was in Iran working to create conditions for continued US-Iran talks, and ynet reported that the visit aimed to solidify Qatar's role as a regional mediator. The earlier reports did not specify the meeting's location.
As The Zioneer reported on Sunday June 14, a Qatari delegation was expected to arrive in Tehran for diplomatic efforts. Additionally, Fox News reported on June 10 that the delegation was operating at the behest of the Trump administration to close gaps in the stalled US-Iran talks. The context of the latest escalation includes Qatari accusations against Iran regarding incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Tasnim.
The specific outcomes of the meeting in Mashhad have not been disclosed, and it remains unclear whether any progress was made on the framework document or on de-escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
5 developments
- StrongQatari delegation to visit Tehran today, Iranian FM heads to Pakistan
- DevelopingIranian Foreign Minister Araghchi discusses Iran's response with Qatari and French counterparts
- StrongIranian FM Araghchi meets Pakistan's interior minister in Tehran
- DevelopingSource: Iran deal reached at foreign minister level, IRGC commander seeks Khamenei's final approval
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