Trump and Qatar's Emir discuss averting renewed US-Iran war

President Donald Trump spoke with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Friday to push diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and end the US-Iran war, with Qatar mediating the talks. The call was part of a rapid series of diplomatic contacts, including Iran's top diplomat engaging with Gulf counterparts. It followed Trump's confirmation of a US strike on an Iranian anti-aircraft facility, which he described as a "minor attack" on Qeshm Island. Iran's chief negotiator said Tehran was "ready for battle" but that "the ball is now in America's court to prevent war," while President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed openness to dialogue, noting new powers granted by the supreme leader. The war began in February with US and Israeli strikes.