Qatar secures at least two-week delay in potential US strikes on Iran

Qatar has managed to secure at least two weeks delay before the United States could potentially resume strikes against Iran, TASS reports. The additional time will allow to continue diplomatic efforts in an attempt to reach an understanding between Washington and Tehran, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said at a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Paris.

According to a diplomatic source, Qatar’s foreign minister told that significant differences remain between the United States and Iran, with several issues still unresolved, including the timeline for implementing the agreement reached by the two sides.

"There are disagreements over the sequence of steps to be taken, including the lifting of the naval blockade, nuclear issues, and the unfreezing of Iranian assets," according to the source.

Qatar is one of the key mediators in the indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran.