Trump announces agreement with Iran moving to second phase, praises Qatari mediation

The Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, held a bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France. The meeting addressed a range of regional and international issues of common interest, foremost among them the developments in the Iranian nuclear file and the diplomatic efforts to enhance stability in the Middle East.

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad described the US-Iranian agreement as a highly significant strategic step, while emphasizing that additional work still needs to be done to ensure the success of these paths. The Emir affirmed that this agreement serves the interests of both the region and Iran, expressing Doha's constant readiness to provide support and assistance whenever friends request it.

For his part, US President Donald Trump revealed that understandings with Tehran are about to move to a second, more advanced phase, praising the pivotal role played by the State of Qatar in bridging viewpoints. Trump explained that cooperation with the Qatari side has been very fruitful, describing them as strong partners who provided real assistance in managing the crisis with Iran.

In a related context, the US President reiterated that the United States will not inject any direct financial investments into Iran, stressing that the primary goal is to ensure that Tehran does not possess nuclear weapons. Trump warned that any Iranian attempt to cross these red lines would be met with a violent military response, describing a potential confrontation in such a case as a 'fierce war'.

Regarding the Lebanese file, Trump touched upon his relations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, noting that it is an excellent relationship but requires a greater degree of responsibility. The US President conveyed a message about the necessity for Netanyahu to act more consciously regarding the escalation in Lebanon, to avoid the region sliding into broader confrontations with unpredictable outcomes.

In a striking proposal reflecting the US administration's vision for regional arrangements, Trump indicated that he suggested to the Israeli side that Syria take responsibility for dealing with the Lebanese Hezbollah file. This statement comes at a time when the Lebanese front is witnessing escalating tensions, indicating Washington's desire to find regional actors to limit the influence of armed groups.

The meeting concluded with both parties affirming the continuation of close coordination and consultation between Doha and Washington on various issues. The Emir of Qatar stressed that his country always seeks to achieve peace and end conflicts in the region, away from seeking narrow economic gains, emphasizing that regional stability is the top priority of Qatari policy.

The agreement with Iran will move to a second phase, and work with Qatar on mediation has been positive and excellent.