Qatar has provided at least two weeks of delay before possible US strikes on Iran

Qatar has secured a delay of "at least two weeks" before a possible resumption of US strikes on Iran. The additional time will allow for continued diplomatic efforts to reach an understanding between Washington and Tehran. This was stated by the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani at a meeting of the foreign ministers of the G7 countries in Paris, sb.by reports.

According to a diplomatic source on Israeli television channel I24, significant differences remain between the United States and Iran. A number of issues have not been resolved, including the timetable for the implementation of the agreement reached by the parties.

- There are disagreements over the procedure for implementing the steps, including lifting the naval blockade, nuclear issues and unfreezing Iranian assets, the source said.

At the same time, Ibrahim Sultan al-Hashmi, Director of the Department of Media and Communications of the Qatari Foreign Ministry, noted at a briefing on November 10 positive statements of the United States and Iran on their commitment to a diplomatic settlement. According to him, the parties maintain this attitude, despite media reports about the alleged imminent military strike.

The diplomat confirmed that “there is progress in the negotiations,” and “the mediators are making constant and active attempts to bring [the parties’] points of view closer together.” He also said that the meeting of the foreign Minister of Qatar with the President of the United States Donald trump at the White house on 10 November “was held in a positive way and was focused on achieving progress in the negotiations.”.

Qatar is one of the key mediators in indirect talks between the US and Iran. In early November, a Qatari delegation visited Tehran. There, she discussed ways to resolve the conflict with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the emirate reported that Washington and Tehran remain committed to dialogue and are studying Qatari proposals.

On November 6, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed diplomatic efforts with Trump. On November 10, the American leader held a meeting in Washington with the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the emirate. Following the consultations, Trump announced positive dynamics leading to the end of the conflict with Iran. Iran says it is not negotiating with the United States and has not received a response from Washington to the terms