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Scoop: Rubio and Witkoff meet Qatari mediator in Miami on Iran deal

Scoop: Rubio and Witkoff meet Qatari mediator in Miami on Iran deal

Summary

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House envoy Steve Witkoff met in Miami with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani to help negotiate a deal to end the war involving Iran. Qatar and other countries are acting as mediators to encourage talks and reduce tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. and Iran are negotiating a one-page memo to end the war and create a framework for future talks.
  • Qatar is playing a key role as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran.
  • Pakistan has been the official mediator since the war began, but Qatar is working behind the scenes.
  • Qatari Prime Minister al-Thani met U.S. Vice President Vance in Washington before traveling to Miami.
  • While in Miami, al-Thani contacted the Saudi foreign minister to discuss the mediation efforts.
  • Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia are cooperating to push for an agreement.
  • Mediators are encouraging both the U.S. and Iran to reduce tensions and focus on reaching a deal.
  • The U.S. was still awaiting Iran’s latest response as of Saturday afternoon.
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