Recent shifts in the respective stances of the United States and Iran have created an opening for potential talks. In response, efforts are actively underway to utilize Qatari mediation to bring both governments back to the negotiating table. Middle East Council on Global Affairs non-resident fellow Nayef Al-Nabet addressed these developing positions and examined Qatar's mediating responsibilities during this crucial diplomatic period.
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Qatari PM’s Washington visit comes amid renewed US–Iran diplomacy
Nayef Al-Nabet, a non-resident fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, discusses the Qatari prime minister’s visit to Washington, shifting US–Iran positions, and efforts to bring both sides back to negotiations through Qatari mediation.
Published On 10 Nov 2026
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