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Qatar’s Emir and Iran’s President Meet in Moscow to Discuss Energy and Bilateral Ties
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian met on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Moscow, according to Iranian state media. The leaders reviewed the current state of relations between Tehran and Doha and stressed the importance of expanding political and economic ties, as reported by Iranian state television on Tuesday. They also discussed ways to broaden cooperation in the energy sector. No mention was made of the US‑Israel war, which has seen Iran conduct missile and drone strikes across the region, including in Qatar. Doha has been involved in mediation efforts to end the nearly eight‑month‑old war. At a weekly briefing on Tuesday, a Qatari foreign ministry spokesman urged Iran to stop threatening Gulf states so that diplomacy can help defuse tensions in the Middle East. He added that a Qatari delegation had visited Tehran to support mediation efforts and help pave the way for a resolution with the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Where did Qatar's Emir and Iran's President meet?
On the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Moscow.
What topics did the leaders discuss?
They reviewed the state of relations between Tehran and Doha, stressed expanding political and economic ties, and discussed ways to broaden cooperation in the energy sector.
Did the leaders mention the US-Israel war?
No mention was made of the US-Israel war.