Politics
Qatari mediators in Tehran as Trump floats military strike on Iran
October 25, 2026 at 05:58 PM
4 reports · over 2 hours
Qatari mediators arrived in Tehran on Sunday to ease regional tensions, as President Trump left open the possibility of an attack on Iran.
- A senior Iranian official told Al Jazeera that a Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Sunday for talks within a mediation framework.
- Qatari mediators are in Tehran to reduce regional tensions, in coordination with the United States.
- Trump told reporters he could order a military strike on Iran, possibly as soon as tomorrow.
- Trump said Iran wants a deal but doubted its commitment, leaving open the possibility of an agreement.
- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Iran has never left the negotiating table and keeps exchanging messages with the US through intermediaries.
- Baghaei blamed Washington's insistence on unilateral demands for complicating the crisis between the two sides.
- Baghaei warned the Strait of Hormuz is unsafe due to US and Israeli exploitation, prompting Iran to take necessary protective measures.
- Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei denied any Iranian role in attacks on air bases in Britain.
- Baghaei warned that Iran will take all measures to protect its territory if the situation continues.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of possible Iranian attacks aimed at influencing the elections.




