Trump and Emir of Qatar discuss US-Iran conflict reduction

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US President Donald Trump and the Emir of Qatar held a telephone discussion to find ways to reduce conflict between the United States and Iran.

•Donald Trump and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed promoting a sustainable peace agreement on August 4.
•The Emir of Qatar emphasized following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) from mid-June to immediately end military operations.
•US officials Scott Bessent and Marco Rubio reported progress in discussions to reopen navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
•Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Ismail Baghaei stated that negotiations with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz are positive.

•On August 4, Donald Trump and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a telephone discussion regarding US-Iran conflict reduction.
•Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani highlighted the importance of implementing a mid-June Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to end military operations immediately.
•Brent crude oil prices dropped by more than 5% following progress in ending the war between the United States and Iran.
•Iran denied claims made by Donald Trump on August 3 that negotiations had already begun and that it was Iran's last chance for a deal.
•Marco Rubio stated that while there is progress in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a final conclusion has not yet been reached.
•Scott Bessent indicated that an agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached by August 4 or 5.
•Ismail Baghaei stated that negotiations with Oman for safe shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz are ongoing.
•The Strait of Hormuz remains unable to operate normally, with one more ship reported attacked while attempting passage.

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Donald Trump(โดนัลด์ ทรัมป์)ℹ️

President of the United States.

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani(ชีคทามิม บิน ฮาหมัด อัล ธานี)ℹ️

Emir of Qatar.

Scott Bessent(สก็อตต์ เบสเซนต์)ℹ️

US Secretary of the Treasury.

Marco Rubio(มาร์โก รูบิโอ)ℹ️

US Secretary of State.

Ismail Baghaei(เอสมาอิล บากาอี)

Spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

United States(สหรัฐ)ℹ️

A country involved in conflict and negotiations with Iran.

Qatar(กาตาร์)ℹ️

A state whose Emir discussed conflict reduction between the US and Iran.

Iran(อิหร่าน)ℹ️

A country involved in conflict and negotiations with the United States.

Oman(โอมาน)ℹ️

A country negotiating with Iran regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Strait of Hormuz(ช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ)ℹ️

A waterway subject to navigation disputes and attacks.

Office of the Emir of Qatar(สำนักเจ้าผู้ครองรัฐกาตาร์)

The office that issued the statement regarding the discussion between Donald Trump and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงต่างประเทศอิหร่าน)ℹ️

The government body represented by spokesperson Ismail Baghaei.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)(บันทึกความเข้าใจ (MoU))

An agreement between the US and Iran made in mid-June specifying the immediate end of military operations.