Qatar and US discuss ending Iran war during Washington meeting

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Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met US Vice President JD Vance in Washington on May 8, 2026, to discuss ending the conflict involving Iran and achieving regional stability, with talks also covering Pakistan's mediation efforts. Both sides called for all parties to respond to ongoing mediation through peaceful dialogue rather than military escalation, though no concrete agreements or timeline were announced.

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