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Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Times
Could Trump win a Nobel peace prize? How he brokered ceasefire
Is the Nobel peace prize back on? That's the accolade President Trump craves and his role in bringing Iran and Israel towards a truce was bringing fresh calls, at least from Republicans, for recognition from the Oslo committee on Monday night. Trump ordered a high-stakes bombing raid on Iran 's uranium enrichment facilities, hitting the nuclear ambition that four predecessors failed to stop, then, in an audacious display of brinkmanship, apparently helped to engineer a truce deal between Iran and Israel. Although Israel accused Iran of breaching the truce with a missile attack within hours of that message and threatened further reprisals against its arch-enemy, it is possible that hostilities between the two sides may yet die down. Trump was not the only player in a drama that would have been hard to script. But it would not have happened without him. An indispensable role was also played by the Emir of Qatar, even as his tiny Gulf state came under attack from Iran. In one version of the story being briefed by a diplomat on Monday night, Trump persuaded Binyamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, to agree to a ceasefire formula to end the strikes between his country and Iran that Netanyahu started nearly two weeks ago. First, though, Netanyahu wanted to see proof of intent in the form of 12 hours of ceasefire from Tehran. Trump is said to have asked the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, to present the plan to the Iranians. This came moments after Tehran fired a symbolic 14 rockets at Al Udeid, the large US air base in Qatar. Iran — at least in the statements it has made — appeared to have accepted. The world is waiting to see if both sides follow through. • Trump's boldness in seizing the initiative for a deal after he ordered a remarkable 37 hours of non-stop B2 bombing raids initially appeared to have won round one key constituency: the doubters in the anti-war wing of his party who had opened up cracks in his coalition. They were furious at the prospect of embroiling the US in another Middle East war. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Georgia congresswoman who became the Maga movement's leading voice of dissent over his strikes on Iran, reposted Trump's ceasefire post approvingly last night. 'Thank you, President Trump, for pursuing peace!' she wrote. These were high stakes moves that may yet unravel. But for now Trump can head to the Nato summit in the Hague on Tuesday having met his election promise to act as a peacemaker, not a warmonger. Now, where's President Putin's phone number?
Asharq Al-Awsat
4 days ago
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Crown Prince Holds Phone Call with Emir of Qatar
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, held a phone conversation on Monday with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The Crown Prince affirmed Saudi Arabia's full support for Qatar and condemned the blatant unjustified aggression launched by Iran against Qatar. The Crown Prince also affirmed that the Kingdom places all its capabilities in support of its Qatari brothers and the measures they are taking to safeguard their security and preserve their sovereignty.
Zawya
6 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
UAE President holds phone calls with leaders of Qatar, Kuwait, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia to discuss regional developments
ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held telephone calls with His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait; His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar; and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The calls focused on the latest developments in the Middle East and the serious implications of recent attacks on the Islamic Republic of Iran for regional peace and security. The discussions form part of ongoing consultations led by His Highness aimed at de-escalation and restoring stability and security across the region. During the calls, all sides emphasised that the current tensions could have grave repercussions both regionally and globally. They called on all parties to apply wisdom, prioritise dialogue and peaceful solutions, exercise maximum restraint, and avoid further escalation. They also reaffirmed their countries' support for all efforts aimed at de-escalation through diplomatic means.
BreakingNews.ie
17-05-2025
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Arab leaders promise to work on Gaza reconstruction and press for ceasefire
Arab leaders meeting at an annual summit in Baghdad have said they are trying to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip and promised to contribute to the reconstruction of the territory once the war stops. In March, an emergency Arab League summit in Cairo endorsed a plan for Gaza's reconstruction without displacing its roughly two million residents. Advertisement The summit in Baghdad was attended by Arab leaders including Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Among the guests were Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who called for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza and the flow of aid into the besieged territory. Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the summit (AP( He said that the UN rejects any 'forced displacement' of Palestinians. Saturday's summit comes two months after Israel ended a ceasefire reached with the Hamas militant group in January. Advertisement In recent days, Israel has launched widespread attacks in Gaza and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed a further escalation to pursue his aim of destroying Hamas. 'This genocide has reached levels of ugliness not seen in all conflicts throughout history,' Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said in a speech that called for allowing aid to flow into Gaza. Mr al-Sudani added that Iraq will work on setting up an Arab fund for the reconstruction of the region in which Baghdad will pay 20 million dollars (£15 million) for Gaza and a similar amount for Lebanon. Mr El-Sisi said that Egypt, in coordination with Qatar and the US, is 'exerting intense efforts to reach a ceasefire' in Gaza, adding that the efforts led to the release of Israel-American hostage Edan Alexander. Advertisement Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez addressed the gathering in the Iraqi capital (AP) He said that Egypt plans to hold an international conference for the reconstruction of Gaza 'once the aggression stops'. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called on Hamas to abandon power in Gaza and along with other militant groups to hand over weapons to the Palestinian Authority. Hamas seized control of Gaza from Abbas' Western-backed Palestinian Authority in 2007, and reconciliation attempts between the rivals have repeatedly failed. The Baghdad meeting was upstaged by US President Donald Trump's tour in the region earlier in the week. Advertisement Mr Trump's visit did not usher in a deal for a new ceasefire in Gaza as many had hoped, but he grabbed headlines by meeting with new Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa – who had once fought against US forces in Iraq – and promising to remove US sanctions imposed on Syria. Mr al-Sharaa did not attend the summit in Baghdad, where Syria's delegation was headed by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani. Iraqi Shia militias and political factions are wary of Mr al-Sharaa's past as a Sunni militant and had pushed back against his invitation to the summit. During Syria's conflict that began in March 2011, several Iraqi Shia militias fought alongside the forces of former Syrian President Bashar Assad, making al-Sharaa today a particularly sensitive figure for them. Advertisement An Iraqi official said that Iran's Quds Force commander Esmail Ghaani had paid a visit to Baghdad prior to the summit and 'conveyed messages of support for the Iranian-American negotiations' to reach a nuclear deal and lifting of crippling sanctions on Iran.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
From castles to camels: A look inside the jaw-dropping displays by Middle Eastern leaders to woo Trump
The leaders of the Middle Eastern countries that President Donald Trump is visiting this week have discovered the keys to the American leader's heart - grand displays and glitzy architecture. Trump was pumped for the pomp put on display in both Qatar and Saudi Arabia as he leaves for the United Arab Emirates mid-day Thursday. He was hosted by both leaders in a series of palaces and other grand buildings that met his love of the ostentatious. On Wednesday night, Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a state dinner for Trump at the opulent Lusail Palace. There were camels on hand - and eaten by guests - and Arabian horses leading the Beast, the presidential limo, to the palace's doors. Once Trump got out of his vehicle, he was immediately treated to a performance by sword-dancers. While signing business and defense agreements early Wednesday evening alongside the emir, the 78-year-old former real estate developer stopped and asked those in the room to take in its architecture. 'This room is the real deal. That's called white marble. It's very hard to buy, believe me, I know very well, because you try to buy it and you can't buy it,' Trump said. 'And you just take a look at what you have here. It's been incredible - what you've been able to build as a nation.' The Qatari state visit was taking place in the Amiri Diwan, the official administrative offices of the Emir, which started out as an 18th Century fort. Trump arrived to the Amiri Diwan Wednesday afternoon to great fanfare. His motorcade was led by two Qatarified Cybertrucks - a nod to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in Trumpworld. The billionaire DOGE leader had showed up in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the first day of Trump's trip. As the Beast arrived at the Amiri Diwan, Trump was able to take in dozens of camels. There were riders on Arabian horses stationed outside for him as well - but the camels were new, as there were Arabian horses for Trump the day before in Saudi. 'We appreciate those camels. I haven't seen camels like that in a long time. That was some greeting,' the president told the emir during their initial sit-down. He complimented the marble at this point too. 'As a construction person I'm seeing perfect marble. This is what they call - perfecto,' Trump said. President Donald Trump complimented the camels that Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani used for both his arrival ceremony and that lined the state ahead of Wednesday night's state dinner The night before, Trump was treated to a tour of Diriyah - what is being touted as Saudi Arabia's 'premier lifestyle destination' - a giga-project built adjacent to the At-Turaif a UNESCO World Heritage that served as the first home for Saudi's still-ruling royal family, the House of Saud. Development of the site will include 40 hotels and more than 300 residential units. Trump's own company, the Trump Organization, is developing projects in all three of the countries that he's visiting, with one property in the UAE already open and another six planned. At Diriyah, the president was greeted by gowned chanters and drummers as the ancient Salwa Palace was illuminated in the background. At every stop in Saudi, Trump was personally greeted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, or 'MBS.' The two chatted and smiled, posing for photographers and then toured a model of the giga-project with their entourage, which in Trump's case included Elon Musk and several Cabinet secretaries. Then MBS personally drove Trump around the larger site in a golf cart. This came after the Saudis treated Trump to two official welcome ceremonies - one at the Royal Terminal of the King Khalid International Airport - where only royal family members and diplomatic guests have access - and again at the Royal Court. The Saudi crown prince rolled out a lavender carpet - the color of royalty - for President Donald Trump when he arrived in Riyadh first thing Tuesday morning Lavender carpets - the color of royalty - were rolled out at each locale. A military guard lined the carpets at the airport, while the Beast was accompanied by Arabian horses to the Royal Court. Once inside, Trump participated in a coffee ceremony and held several meetings with MBS and Saudi and U.S. business leaders in giant ornate ballrooms. The president delivered foreign policy remarks Tuesday afternoon at another ornate location - the King Adbul Aziz International Conference Center - greeting guests with a domed entryway, far more opulent than the one in the U.S. Capitol, and featuring an enormous chandelier. Trump stayed in a grand locale too - but one with a colorful past. He stayed at the Ritz-Carlton Riyadh, which MBS used to jail purged Saudi officials and family members in 2017 consolidate power.
