Trump Speaks by Phone With Qatar's Emir as Mediators Push for a Deal to End the Iran War

Summary

President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, about de-escalation in the conflict with Iran, which Qatar is helping to mediate, according to the Emir's office, the Amiri Diwan. The Financial Times reported that the call came as mediators push for a deal to end the war, days after voters rebuked Trump over the war and high fuel prices. Hindustan Times reported that Qatar stressed dialogue as a way to settle disputes, along with freedom of maritime navigation and security of energy supplies. The Hindu said the call centred on international efforts to end tensions, according to a statement from the Qatari ruler's media office. The reports give no further details of what was said on the call.

Timeline

1. NDTV

   6 Nov 2026, 09:29 UTCSource ↗

   NDTV reports that Sheikh Tamim received a call from Trump, according to the Amiri Diwan, and that the call discussed the conflict with Iran, which Qatar is mediating.

2. Financial Times

   6 Nov 2026, 10:18 UTCSource ↗

   The Financial Times reports that Qatar's emir held a call with Trump as mediators push for a deal to end the Iran war, days after voters rebuked the US president over the war and high fuel prices.

3. Hindustan Times

   6 Nov 2026, 10:42 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that Trump held a call with Qatar's Emir on de-escalation in the Iran war, and that Qatar stressed dialogue, freedom of maritime navigation and security of energy supplies.

4. The Hindu

   6 Nov 2026, 16:32 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that the telephone call between Trump and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani centred on international efforts to end tensions, according to a statement from the Qatari ruler's media office.