Qatari, Iranian officials discuss Iran protests

Doha,

Jan 14 (AP) Qatari and Iranian officials have spoken during the deadly crackdown in Iran and America’s escalating threats to intervene if protesters are not spared.

Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, spoke by phone with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar’s prime minister Tuesday.

In a statement on X, Al Thani said he “reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s backing of all de-escalation efforts, as well as peaceful solutions to enhance security and stability in the region.” Qatar got caught in the crossfire during Israel’s 12-day war in June when the Islamic Republic retaliated on US airstrikes on its nuclear facility by targeting US forces at Al Udeid Air Base outside of Doha. (AP) SCY SCY