Qatar PM: Middle East Escalation Could Affect US-Iran Talks, But Sides Determined to Reach Deal
Quick Look
- Qatar's Prime Minister stated that while Middle East tensions could impact US-Iran negotiations, both parties are committed to reaching an agreement.
- He also mentioned a mechanism drafted by Doha and partners to prevent regional escalation.
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Why It Matters
Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, facilitated talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland. He stated that any escalation in the Middle East could affect these negotiations.
DOHA, June 22. /TASS/. Although any escalation in the Middle East may affect the negotiation process between the United States and Iran, the sides are determined to reach an agreement, said Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who facilitated the Washington-Tehran talks in Switzerland.
"Any escalation in the region - be it in Lebanon or elsewhere - will affect the negotiations. Certain forces are willing to disrupt the negotiation process, but we have witnessed determination to find a solution shown by both sides," he told Al Jazeera in an interview.
According to the premier, Doha and its partners have drafted a mechanism to prevent escalation in the Middle East, aimed at resolving incidents and preventing them from escalating into open conflict.
Open Questions
- What specific forces aim to disrupt the talks?
- What are the details of the escalation prevention mechanism?
