Qatar–Iran Hold Tehran Talks Amid Rising US–Israeli Escalation
Diplomacy and de-escalation emphasized as Tehran warns aggression will be met with decisive response
Iran | PUREWILAYAH.COM — The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, held high-level talks in Tehran on Saturday focused on regional developments and efforts to strengthen stability, according to Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei.
Qatar–Iran Talks in Tehran
Baghaei said the Qatari foreign minister met separately with Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and Abbas Araghchi.
The discussions were held within the framework of regional consultations aimed at reviewing current developments and enhancing stability across West Asia.
According to a statement issued by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed emphasized Doha’s support for all initiatives seeking to reduce tensions and prevent further instability. He underlined the importance of coordinated diplomatic action to protect the peoples of the region from the destructive consequences of escalation driven by external powers.
The Qatari foreign minister also reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to mediation and conflict prevention, stressing continued coordination with brotherly and friendly countries to address disputes through dialogue rather than coercion or military pressure.
Egypt Calls for Dialogue, Rejects Military Solutions
In a parallel diplomatic track, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi stressed the need to avoid escalation and reject military solutions in favor of diplomacy in addressing tensions between Iran and the United States.
Sisi made the remarks during a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, which addressed developments surrounding Iran’s nuclear file and the broader regional situation.
He reiterated Cairo’s efforts to facilitate a return to negotiations, emphasizing that dialogue remains the only viable path to regional and international stability.
Iran Warns Against US–Israeli Aggression
For his part, President Pezeshkian warned that any attack on Iranian territory would be met with a decisive and forceful response, accusing the United States and Israel of deliberately pursuing escalation and pushing the region toward war.
He stressed that Iran has neither sought nor intends to seek conflict, stating that war would serve neither Iran nor the peoples of the region. Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s readiness for diplomacy based on equality and mutual respect, rejecting negotiations conducted under threats or pressure.
The Iranian president thanked Egypt for its role in efforts to prevent escalation and affirmed Iran’s desire to strengthen political consultation and coordination with Cairo, underscoring Tehran’s commitment to regional stability in the face of persistent US and Israeli destabilizing policies. (PW)