Fidan, Qatari PM discuss Iran-US negotiations by phone

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States during a phone call with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, on Thursday. According to Turkish Foreign Ministry sources, the two officials reviewed the positions of the parties and the latest stage reached in the talks between Tehran and Washington.

Regional context

No further details were provided about the conversation. The call comes amid continued regional escalation since the United States and Israel launched a joint offensive on Iran on February 28, which has disrupted key shipping routes and energy infrastructure, pushed up oil and gas prices, and raised fears of shortages, inflation, and a renewed cost‑of‑living crisis. Türkiye has been closely monitoring the negotiations, as a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would directly benefit Turkish energy imports and trade routes.

Coordination efforts

Ankara and Doha have maintained close coordination throughout the Iran‑US talks. Both countries have supported Pakistani‑led mediation efforts and have also engaged in parallel diplomatic initiatives. Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry noted that the call between Fidan and Al Thani was part of ongoing regional consultations aimed at de‑escalation and restoring stability. The two ministers previously met in Istanbul in April to discuss the war’s impact on Gulf shipping.