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Add as a preferred source on GoogleThe broadcaster cited a person familiar with the discussions but gave no details about the reported progress or whether the talks produced an agreement.
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed Iran separately with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, Al Jazeera reported.
Al Jazeera cited a person familiar with the discussions who described them as making “good progress” on Iran.
The broadcaster did not say what the reported progress involved.
It also did not say whether the discussions produced an agreement.
Al Jazeera also reported that security for U.S. allies in the Gulf remained a priority for Washington.
The Straits Times reported that Trump described Qatar and Saudi Arabia as preferring a peaceful settlement and said he was content with the U.S. blockade.
He said further action did not seem necessary for now, voiced hope for a deal and left a U.S. response open.
