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Qatari Prime Minister Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani speaks at a press conference in Doha on June 24, 2025. (Credit: Karim Jaafar/AFP) Add as preferred on Google The visit of Qatari Prime Minister Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani to the United States and his "positive" Monday night meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump carry multiple implications, particularly regarding the abandonment of the military option against Iran — or at least its deferral or temporary distancing — in favor of using the current period to develop a compromise formula."Although the goal remains a definitive and comprehensive agreement, nothing prevents proceeding step by step, starting with the points where consensus is possible before gradually addressing other issues," comments a high-level Qatari diplomatic source to L'Orient-Le Jour. "Such an approach would allow the region, as well as the rest of the world, to buy time, and avoid a resumption of war." Read more Trump speaks... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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