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Gulf region on edge as Qatar leads talks with Iran to stave off new U.S. attacks

Qatar has been leading intense mediation efforts 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.

1 November 2026Live

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NPR News. https://www.npr.org/2026/11/01/nx-s1-6023237/gulf-leaders-meet-in-qatar-in-effort-to-stave-off-new-escalation-in-u-s-and-iran-war

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