Qatari emir, Syrian president discuss US-Iran talks

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday discussed regional developments and the ongoing US-Iran negotiations during a phone call, emphasizing the importance of diplomatic solutions to enhance security and stability. The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and explored avenues for enhanced cooperation between their countries, Qatar's state news agency QNA reported.

They exchanged views on regional developments, particularly progress in negotiations between Washington and Tehran under a memorandum of understanding reached earlier this month. Sheikh Tamim stressed the importance of continued coordination among regional states to support de-escalation efforts and preserve security stability, according to the report.

US envoys in Doha

Earlier on Wednesday, Sheikh Tamim received US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Doha. He told the American officials that Qatar, in partnership with Pakistan, would continue supporting negotiations under the US-Iran memorandum in pursuit of a "comprehensive and sustainable" settlement that strengthens regional security, the Amiri Court said.

Technical negotiations

Iran and the US reached the memorandum of understanding on June 18, providing for a ceasefire, the lifting of the US naval blockade on Iran, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Technical negotiations between Washington and Tehran began in Switzerland on June 21 under joint Qatari-Pakistani mediation as part of implementing the agreement.