politics
Before meeting with Vance, Qatari prime minister says there's a "high probability" U.S., Iran will reach deal
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani arrived Friday morning in Washington, D.C., where he is meeting with Vice President JD Vance to discuss topics including the Iran war. A day earlier, the prime minister told news outlet al-Araby al-Jadeed there is a "high probability" that the U.S. and Iran will reach a deal.
TL;DR
- Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani is meeting with Vice President JD Vance in Washington D.C.
- The Prime Minister expressed a "high probability" of a U.S.-Iran deal to end the war.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio anticipates receiving Iran's response to a draft agreement.
- The UAE reported shooting down missiles and drones from Iran.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi accused the U.S. of opting for military action when diplomacy is on the table.
- China is involved in de-escalation efforts, with Senator Steve Daines meeting Iran's diplomat and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.