# Qatari and US leaders discuss de-escalation between Washington and Tehran

https://mins.news/en/item/12994

- TASS, 2026-08-04 19:23 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2169011

> The leaders of Qatar and the United States held a phone call. They discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions between the United States and Iran. The conversation centered on diplomatic steps to reduce the strain in relations.

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