Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani

Egypt and Qatar's foreign ministers urged the United States and Iran to resume negotiations. US President Donald Trump stated Washington agreed to continue talks with Tehran but confirmed the ceasefire between the two countries was over.

A U.S. official stated Vice President JD Vance made 'great progress' in U.S.-Iran peace talks in Switzerland, dismissing reports of a Qatari prime minister snub as 'foreign propaganda.' The U.S. delegation departed after historic discussions, while Qatari officials denied the snub claim, attributing media misrepresentation. A CBS poll showed 78% of Americans support ending the U.S.-Iran conflict.

A U.S. official stated that Vice President JD Vance made 'great progress' in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations in Switzerland, dismissing reports of a Qatari prime minister snub as 'foreign propaganda' from Iranian state media. The official emphasized the talks set a framework for future discussions, while Qatari leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani denied snubbing Vance.

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stated that diplomatic efforts for US-Iran negotiations remain active, citing ongoing work with mediators in Lucerne, Switzerland. He shared a photograph with US negotiators JD Vance and Jared Kushner, emphasizing Qatar's commitment to advancing the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran.

U.S. efforts to initiate talks with Iran on nuclear negotiations and Strait of Hormuz oil traffic have stalled as Iranian officials refuse to attend due to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon. U.S. Vice President JD Vance's planned trip to Switzerland for the talks was abruptly postponed, while Qatar's mediator met with Swiss officials. A renewed ceasefire in Lebanon may influence the rescheduling of the negotiations.

Saudi Arabia and Qatar reviewed the impact of recent regional developments during a phone call between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The discussion focused on efforts to support security and stability amid heightened regional tensions and international calls for restraint.