Qatar and Egypt discuss US-Iran ceasefire Qatar’s prime minister and foreign minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call to discuss how to support a ceasefire between the US and Iran, according to a statement by the Qatari foreign ministry. The diplomats discussed “efforts aimed at de-escalation, contributing to enhancing security and stability in the region”, the statement said.  Qatar’s prime minister called on “all parties to respond positively to the ongoing mediation efforts to pave the way for addressing the root causes of the crisis through peaceful means and dialogue, leading to a sustainable agreement that prevents renewed escalation”.  Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs @MBA_AlThani_ Receives Phone Call from Egypt's Foreign Minister Doha | May 9, 2026 HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from HE Minister of… pic.twitter.com/Cnb9agiEtR — Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) May 9, 2026