WANA (Feb 07) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday met and held talks with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in Doha and discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments.

 

During the meeting, Iran’s Foreign Minister expressed appreciation for Qatar’s constructive efforts regarding Iran’s nuclear file and provided an update on recent diplomatic interactions between Iran and the United States in Muscat.

 

Both sides reviewed regional developments and emphasized the shared responsibility of all countries in the region to help maintain and safeguard sustainable security and stability.

 

Araghchi, who is in the Qatari capital to attend the 17th Al Jazeera Forum, discussed bilateral relations and regional developments with his Qatari counterpart.

 

During his participation in the forum earlier on Saturday, Araghchi warned against what he described as Israel’s expansionist project and called for comprehensive and targeted sanctions against Israel.

 

“We are calling for the imposition of comprehensive and targeted sanctions on Israel, including an immediate ban on arms sales, the suspension of military and intelligence cooperation, restrictions on responsible officials, and a ban on trade,” he said.

 

Araghchi and his Qatari counterpart have held several telephone conversations in recent weeks. Last Saturday, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani paid an unannounced visit to Tehran, where he met with Araghchi and also held talks with Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.

 

Following that visit, Larijani wrote on X that, contrary to what he described as artificial war-driven media narratives, the formation of a framework for negotiations was making progress.

 

Araghchi also arrived in Muscat early Friday at the head of Iran’s negotiating delegation to take part in indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, mediated by Oman’s foreign minister.

 

After the talks, Araghchi said the negotiations had “a good start” and could have “a good continuation,” depending on the other side and on decisions to be made in Tehran.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held talks with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in Doha on February 07, 2026. Social media/ WANA News Agency

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held talks with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in Doha on February 07, 2026. Social media/ WANA News Agency