In Moscow, Qatar’s emir meets Iran’s Pezeshkian amid Gulf tensions
Talks on energy and ties
Pezeshkian and Sheikh Tamim met on the sidelines of the energy forum in Moscow, Iranian state media reported. Their discussions included cooperation in the energy sector. Iranian state television said the leaders considered relations between Tehran and Doha and ways to expand political and economic links. It also reported they discussed making fuller use of existing opportunities for cooperation.
War was not mentioned
The account of the meeting did not say whether the two leaders discussed the US-Israel war on Iran. Iran has carried out missile and drone strikes against targets around the region, including in Qatar. Qatar has been involved in efforts to mediate an end to the conflict, described in the report as nearing eight months.
Qatar urges diplomacy
At a Tuesday briefing, a Qatari foreign ministry spokesman called on Iran to stop threatening Gulf states. He said diplomacy could help ease tensions in the Middle East. The spokesman also said a Qatari delegation had travelled to Tehran to back mediation efforts and help create a path toward a settlement with the United States.
Key points
- Iranian state media reported the leaders met in Moscow during the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.
- The discussions covered energy cooperation and wider political and economic relations.
- The meeting report did not mention a discussion of the war involving Iran.
- Qatar said its delegation visited Tehran to support mediation with the United States.