Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump on recent regional developments, including efforts to “deescalate” US-Iran tensions and “bridge the gap” in their positions, Al Jazeera reports citing a statement by the Emir’s office.
During the call, Trump commended Qatar’s role in “supporting diplomatic efforts and facilitating dialogue”, while Sheikh Tamim stressed the need to press forward with dialogue and for all parties to adhere to the US-Iran MoU agreed in mid-June, according to the statement.