Qatar says to throw its weight behind Tehran-Washington talks

Tehran - BORNA - Speaking in a news conference on Tuesday, he stated, “In the light of the US president's recent threats against Iran, there is still an opportunity for diplomatic and political solutions concerning Iran."

Al-Ansari pointed out that Qatar is maintaining contacts with Tehran and Washington and backs all forms of dialogue intended to prevent escalation.

On the situation in Palestine, he stated that Doha is engaged with mediators to reopen the Rafah crossing into besieged Gaza and deliver aid.

Qatar is working with mediator(s) to ensure reaching the second phase of Gaza ceasefire, he said, adding, “We demanded that humanitarian aid is not used as a political blackmail.”

Reopening Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt was a condition of the first phase of the ceasefire that went into effect on October 10. But it has remained closed as humanitarian groups say Israeli restrictions continue to hamper aid deliveries, in a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement.

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