Qatari monarch talks to Trump... “Mediation efforts to reduce tensions in the region”

Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on the 6th (local time) and discussed mediation efforts to prevent a resurgence of tensions in the region and end the war, the Qatari royal family said.

Since the U.S. midterm election ended with a landslide victory for the Democratic Party on the 3rd, diplomatic efforts to end the war between the U.S. and Iran appear to be taking place one after another.

According to Reuters, AFP, and EFE, the Qatari royal family said in a statement that the two leaders discussed the international community's recent diplomatic efforts, including Qatar's mediation, to support the negotiation process and pave the way for a comprehensive agreement that will end the crisis and realize security and stability in the region.

Monarch Althani also emphasized the importance of "sustaining dialogue and relying on diplomatic means to resolve disputes and prevent further escalation of tensions" and "ensuring freedom of navigation and security of energy supplies," the royal family said.

The royal family did not comment on President Trump's reaction or the specifics of the call.

AFP news agency explained that this call was made when President Trump called Monarch Althani.

This phone call took place a day after Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani had a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi the previous day.

According to Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two sides discussed at the time "ongoing diplomatic efforts and joint coordination to reduce tensions and promote security and stability in the region."

A senior Iranian official also told Reuters the previous day that Iran had delivered a nuclear-related proposal to the United States through Qatar.

The official said that the United States is reviewing Iran's proposal, but that the proposal can be discussed only after the United States first meets Iran's seven demands.

Iran's demands reportedly include lifting the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, suspending sanctions (exemption) on sales of Iranian crude oil, canceling new sanctions, and returning frozen assets overseas.