US-Iran negotiations require additional time for resolution

May 19, 2026 • Al Jazeera

US-Iran negotiations require additional time for resolution

US-Iran Negotiations Receive Extension Request from Qatar

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry has stated that the US and Iran need more time for their ongoing negotiations, following a recent statement from US President Donald Trump.

According to reports, Trump claimed that he was approached by Gulf countries to refrain from further attacks during indirect peace talks. The exact nature of these discussions is not publicly known, but it appears that Qatar’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed the request for additional time.

Details regarding the negotiations are scarce at this point. However, it is clear that both parties have expressed a desire to continue their talks.

The US and Iran have been engaged in indirect peace talks for some time now. The exact goals of these discussions remain unclear, but they appear to be focused on finding a resolution to the ongoing tensions between the two nations.

It has not been confirmed whether Qatar’s request for more time is related to the negotiations or if it is simply a general statement from the country. Further information regarding this matter is needed to determine its significance.

For now, it can be reported that both parties have agreed to continue their talks, with an unspecified extension of time being requested by Qatar’s Foreign Ministry.

Source: Al Jazeera