US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House envoy Steve Whitaker met with Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Miami to discuss an agreement aimed at ending the war involving Iran. Qatar is playing a mediating role to facilitate peace between the US and Iran, coordinating efforts with Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. Al-Thani also held a phone conversation with the Saudi Foreign Minister in Miami as efforts continue to draft a framework agreement to end the conflict. Kathmandu, April 27.
During the meeting in Miami on Saturday, Rubio and Whitaker engaged with Al-Thani to advance talks aimed at reaching a ceasefire agreement with Iran. The US news outlet Axios, citing two sources, reported on these discussions. Both parties are negotiating over a one-page memorandum intended to formalize the ceasefire and pave the way for more comprehensive negotiations between the US and Iran.
Qatar has played a critical role as a mediator throughout this process. As of Saturday afternoon, the US was awaiting Iran’s latest response. Although Pakistan has officially served as a mediator since the start of the conflict, Qatar has been actively engaged behind the scenes. US officials have described Qatar as particularly influential in the White House’s dialogue with Iran.
Al-Thani met with US Vice President JD Vance in Washington yesterday. Initially scheduled to return promptly to Doha, he altered his plans to travel to Miami, according to sources. While in Miami, he also discussed mediation efforts during a phone call with the Saudi Foreign Minister. The US State Department has not immediately responded to requests for comment, Axios reported. Sources indicate that the primary goal of the meeting was to advance the drafting of a ceasefire agreement.
