Qatar stressed the need to continue the mediation efforts of the Gulf countries

During a telephone conversation with Dr. Ayman Al-Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Jordan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jasim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, noted the need to maintain intensive contacts between the countries of the Middle East in order to successfully mediate the negotiations between the United States and Iran. This was announced on April 14 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar.

"During the conversation, the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister of Qatar stressed the importance of the participation of all parties in ongoing mediation efforts that will pave the way to addressing the root causes of the crisis through peaceful means and dialogue, leading to a sustainable agreement and preventing a new escalation," the Qatari Foreign Ministry said in a statement on its website.

Al-Thani also stressed the need to maintain open sea corridors, ensure freedom of navigation and refrain from using them as instruments of pressure or bargaining.

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On April 12, Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the current situation in the Middle East with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Peseshkian during a telephone conversation. The Russian leader stressed that Moscow is ready to continue contributing to the search for political and diplomatic ways to resolve the conflict. He also confirmed his intention to provide mediation efforts to establish a just and lasting peace in the region.

Vice President of the United States Jay Dee Vance said on April 12 that the Iranian and American sides had not reached a common agreement during negotiations in Islamabad. According to Vance, the American side does not yet see Iran's readiness to abandon the development of nuclear weapons. He added that the United States was flexible enough during the negotiations, and also clearly outlined its red lines and those issues where compromise is possible.

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