Qatar Emir and Iran President Meet in Moscow

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Moscow on Tuesday, with the leaders discussing regional negotiations, the Strait of Hormuz and energy supplies as Qatar pursued mediation with Pakistan and other partners. The meeting took place ahead of the eighth summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum. Qatar’s Amiri Diwan said the talks covered regional developments, the latest negotiations, maritime navigation through the strait and energy supplies. Qatari and Iranian officials also attended, including Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ibrahim al-Hashimi said mediation efforts were continuing in coordination with Pakistan and other regional and international partners. He said the goal was a sustainable agreement to end the regional crisis. Qatar’s account of the mediation did not identify a concrete agreement or outcome from the Moscow meeting. Al-Hashimi called on Iran to stop threatening countries in the region and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic, saying practical steps...