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Middle EastPublished: 2 November 2026 at 02:11

Gulf leaders meet in Qatar to try to head off new escalation in U.S.-Iran war

Qatar has led intense mediation over the past 72 hours to prevent a new round of possible U.S. attacks on Iran after Tuesday's midterm elections. The uncertainty has the entire Gulf region on edge.

Gulf leaders are meeting in Qatar in an effort to stave off a new escalation in the war between the United States and Iran. Qatar, one of the countries in the region, has led intense mediation efforts over the past 72 hours.

The aim is to prevent a new round of possible U.S. attacks on Iran after Tuesday's midterm elections. The vote is cited as the moment around which the risks are concentrated.

Uncertainty over how the situation will develop after the elections has the entire Gulf region on edge. The source provides no further details on the participants in the talks or on any possible agreements.

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