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Saudi Arabia, Qatar and E4 discuss support for US-Iran mediation

On Nov. 10, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan joined a Saudi-Qatari ministerial meeting with the E4 on the sidelines of the G7 ministerial meeting in Paris. The Saudi Press Agency said the discussion covered diplomatic efforts supporting mediation between the United States and Iran to reduce escalation and contain regional crises, along with international coordination to secure regional maritime corridors. Separately, Asharq News, citing Axios, reported that Marco Rubio told G7 counterparts President Donald Trump had chosen continued economic pressure and a naval blockade rather than renewed strikes or a deal. Asharq News also reported that Qatar’s prime minister saw more room for diplomacy and that Qatar wanted China and European countries involved as possible guarantors. Questions over who takes the first de-escalation step and which confidence-building measures the parties might take remain unresolved; the reports do not establish resumed direct talks or an agreement.

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