Qatar secures two-week window to avert US strike on Iran, PM tells G7 ministers

Qatar's Prime Minister announced that Doha has secured a two-week window to pursue diplomatic efforts to prevent a US attack on Iran, according to diplomatic sources at a G7 meeting in Paris. The timeline was revealed during talks with G7 foreign ministers. Al Thani told participants that significant differences remain between Washington and Tehran, with key issues unresolved, including the sequencing of steps such as lifting the naval blockade, addressing the nuclear issue, and unfreezing Iranian funds. He met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday. Trump said there was momentum toward ending the war with Iran, declaring Iran was "militarily, effectively over," but did not rule out further strikes. Qatar has emerged as the leading mediator, with Al Thani emphasizing the need to rebuild trust between both sides.