Doha secured two-week window to prevent US attack on Iran, Qatari PM tells G7 ministers

Al Thani told G7 participants that significant differences remained between Washington and Tehran, with several key issues still unresolved.Follow us on GoogleUS President Trump meets with Qatari PM Al Thani in Washington. (photo credit: Courtesy Qatari Embassy in Washington, DC)NOVEMBER 10, 2026 20:24Updated: NOVEMBER 10, 2026 20:30Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told G7 foreign ministers in Paris that Doha had secured “at least two weeks” to pursue diplomatic efforts aimed at reaching an understanding between Washington and Tehran before a potential US attack on Iran, diplomatic sources told The Jerusalem Post.Al Thani met with G7 foreign ministers and his Saudi counterpart after holding talks with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at the White House on Tuesday.Qatar has emerged as the leading mediator in efforts to broker an agreement between Washington and Tehran and prevent a renewed war.Following his meeting with the Qatari prime minister, Trump said there was momentum toward ending the war with Iran.US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, at President Donald J. Trump International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, November 8, 2026. (credit: REUTERS/Eric Lee)The US president declared that Iran was “militarily, effectively over,” but did not rule out further strikes.Significant differences remain between US, Iran, several issues unresolved, Al Thani saysDuring the talks in Paris, Al Thani told participants that significant differences remained between Washington and Tehran, with several key issues still unresolved, including the timeline for implementing any potential agreement.“There is disagreement over the sequencing of steps, including the lifting of the naval blockade, the nuclear issue, and the unfreezing of Iranian funds,” the Qatari prime minister told the participants.Al Thani also emphasized the need to rebuild trust between Washington and Tehran to bring both sides back to the negotiating table.Follow us on Google