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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Trump spoke with emir of Qatar about deescalating US-Iran tensions, Gulf state says
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleJacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
US President Donald Trump held a phone call earlier today with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during which the pair discussed “efforts to deescalate tensions between the US and Iran,” the latter’s office says.
Trump and Sheikh Tamim talked about bridging remaining differences between the US and Iran in order to reach a “sustainable diplomatic solution to the crisis,” according to the Qatari readout.
Tamim stressed the importance of sticking to diplomacy and ensuring all parties adhere to the commitments made in the memorandum of understanding that was inked between the US and Iran in June before falling apart within days.
The Qatari emir also expressed his support for “international initiatives aimed at containing tensions,” his office says.
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