Qatar says US-Iran deal 'solid foundation' for next round of talks

Published June 18, 2026 Updated June 18, 2026 05:10pm

Qatar, a key negotiator in the deal to end the war between the US and Iran, says the agreement serves as a firm basis for further talks, AFP reports.

The Gulf state’s foreign ministry says in a statement that the deal “represents a solid foundation for advancing to the next stage of negotiations between the American and Iranian parties”, ahead of technical talks expected in Switzerland on Friday.

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