Add as a preferred source on GoogleTrump's Scheduled Meeting With Qatar's Prime Minister Puts Iran Talks in Focus
Qatar's prime minister said mediation was continuing. Vice President Vance has been involved in efforts to reach a cease-fire and restart nuclear talks.
President Trump was scheduled to meet Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister at the White House at noon ET Monday, putting U.S.-Iran diplomacy in focus for energy and risk markets.
The White House schedule released Nov. 8 listed the meeting for noon ET on Nov. 9 (17:00 UTC). Vice President Vance has spent the past two weeks involved in efforts to secure a new cease-fire between the United States and Iran and restart nuclear talks, while maintaining near-daily contact with Qatar's prime minister and other mediators.
Qatar's prime minister said Nov. 7 that mediation between Washington and Tehran was continuing and that the U.S. government remained willing to pursue a resolution after the midterm elections.
Trump said Nov. 8 that the chance of another U.S. military strike on Iran would be small if talks progressed, while making that dependent on Iran signing a strong agreement.
The planned meeting underscored Qatar's role as an intermediary in diplomacy with potential implications for energy and broader risk markets.
Riza Dagoc
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