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Qatar urges phased de-escalation, says Iran issue only solvable via negotiations
Anadolu Agency EN·QA · IR·about 20 hours ago
Russia signals willingness to mediate between Iran and the UAE, a move that could reshape Gulf diplomatic dynamics. The offer, made during a briefing for Indian journalists, is preliminary and lacks specifics. It matters as it could influence regional alignments and energy security in the Gulf.
Russia is actively pursuing diplomatic initiatives to integrate Iran into broader regional security architectures and foster normalization with Gulf states. Moscow's support for Iran's potential membership in a Turkey-Saudi-Pakistan defense alliance is an emerging claim, while its advocacy for an inclusive Gulf security system is confirmed. The concrete impact of these proposals and the reception among Gulf states remain uncertain.