Qatar says it is mediating to de-escalate rising tensions between US and Iran amid deadly protests: Video
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that it is playing a role in ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions between the United States and Iran.
On Tuesday, January 13, spokesperson Majid Al-Ansari said, “There are intensive contacts ongoing in the region. We are undoubtedly a party to these contacts, as I mentioned earlier, and we fully support, by all means, the peaceful resolution of disputes between the two sides.”
According to Al-Ansari, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, has been in touch with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi. He also referred to “the call reported by the media between the US envoy and the Iranian Foreign Minister.”
Just days ago, US President Donald Trump, during a press briefing, disclosed that he had been contacted by Tehran; however, he has subsequently posted on his social media platform Truth Social, encouraging Iranian protesters to "take over your institutions" and promising that "help is on its way." Coining a new acronym "MIGA!!" which means Make Iran Great Again.
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