Qatar races to stop new U.S. Iran strikes after midterms — SkimNews
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- Qatar has conducted intense 72-hour mediation talks with Iran, hosting delegations in Doha and sending envoys to Tehran to prevent renewed U.S. strikes.
- Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi stated that while no agreement has been reached, discussions include a proposed two-day plan for Iran to halt attacks on Strait of Hormuz shipping in exchange for重启 direct U.S.-Iran talks.
- Trump, speaking at a Mar-a-Lago event, claimed the U.S. has destroyed most of Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities but acknowledged one or two sites remain, saying they could be eliminated in 10 minutes.
- Bahrain's foreign minister Abdullatif Al Zayani reported that Iran has threatened to target undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz if conflict resumes, calling it a tactic of strategic pressure.
- Senior Emirati diplomat Anwar Gargash emphasized at the Manama Dialogue that military solutions will only complicate the crisis and urged prioritizing political tools to resolve tensions.
Why it matters: Gulf Arab states, despite backing U.S. pressure on Iran, uniformly oppose further military action because continued conflict threatens critical oil infrastructure, global energy prices, and regional economic stability—Brent crude is already 60% above pre-war levels, and attacks on logistics hubs like Bahrain’s 5th Fleet base have severely degraded U.S. military presence.
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