At Doha's 8th Global Security Forum on Oct. 20, Qatar PM adviser and foreign ministry spokesman Majid Al Ansari said that despite rising regional tensions, US and Iran negotiations over Iran's nuclear issue remain ongoing and both sides continue diplomatic contact. He said the absence of public updates does not mean talks have stalled, that closed-door diplomacy can increase the chances of successful mediation, and that Qatar will continue to pursue diplomatic mediation drawing on past experienc

At Doha's 8th Global Security Forum on Oct. 20, Qatar PM adviser and foreign ministry spokesman Majid Al Ansari said that despite rising regional tensions, US and Iran negotiations over Iran's nuclear issue remain ongoing and both sides continue diplomatic contact. He said the absence of public updates does not mean talks have stalled, that closed-door diplomacy can increase the chances of successful mediation, and that Qatar will continue to pursue diplomatic mediation drawing on past experience.