DOHA, Qatar — The foreign ministers of Qatar and Kuwait have formally welcomed substantial breakthroughs in the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran, expressing optimism that a comprehensive peace accord to resolve their months-long security standoff could be signed within days.
The high-level diplomatic endorsement came during a telephone conversation on Saturday between Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
According to an official statement released by the Qatari Foreign Ministry, both nations expressed “utmost satisfaction” with recent progress and underscored their full support for resolving all remaining geopolitical issues through dialogue and peaceful mediation.
The Gulf powers’ optimism aligns with a sudden surge in momentum behind the talks, which are being brokered heavily by Pakistan. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Saturday that a landmark peace deal aimed at winding down hostilities and stabilizing regional trade is closer than ever, with Islamabad actively preparing logistics for a potential electronic signing.
The emerging accord seeks to de-escalate the multi-front conflict in the Middle East that broke out earlier this year, which has severely disrupted global energy markets. U.S. President Donald Trump stated in a social media briefing that a memorandum of understanding is highly imminent. Trump emphasized that a finalized deal would prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and lead to the immediate reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz to international shipping and commerce.
International support for the diplomatic breakthrough has also mounted across Europe. Over the weekend, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a phone call with President Trump to voice Britain’s full backing. A spokesperson from 10 Downing Street confirmed that the UK stands ready to work alongside international partners to implement and enforce any finalized peace agreement to guarantee long-term stability.
While official spokespeople from Tehran remain circumspect regarding the exact day of the formal signing—noting that minor technical parameters regarding sanctions relief and nuclear dismantling schedules are still being ironed out—mediators in Doha, Kuwait City, and Islamabad agree that negotiations have entered their final, definitive phase.
