Qatar stated that despite escalating tensions and concerns about a renewed conflict, negotiations between Iran and the United States are ongoing, with both sides committed to diplomatic engagement. Speaking at the Global Security Forum in Doha, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said, "Negotiations on the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) are still ongoing, and we see both sides actively participating." He emphasized the importance of confidential negotiations, noting, "The fact that we haven't heard any news about them demonstrates that our work is progressing very well."