Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and US President Donald Trump discussed efforts to deescalate US-Iran tensions and facilitate dialogue. Trump praised Qatar’s role in supporting diplomatic efforts, while the emir emphasized adherence to the US-Iran MoU agreed in June.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s potential Iran war is expected to dominate the G7 summit in France, overshadowing last year’s trade war focus. European leaders aim to pressure Trump into finalizing a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, amid global economic disruptions caused by the conflict.

President Trump threatened to attack Iran but reversed his decision after calls from Gulf and South Asian leaders, including Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Pakistan's defense chief Asim Munir. Iran stated it had not finalized an agreement and maintained its red lines, while U.S. officials suggested a deal might focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz rather than immediate nuclear negotiations.

French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to a G7 summit to discuss the Middle East crisis, including efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The summit in Evian-les-Bains will address regional tensions fueled by renewed strikes between Israel and Iran, as well as U.S. President Donald Trump’s response to an American helicopter downed by Iran.