Qatar's Amiri Diwan announced on November 13, 2026, that Turkey and Qatar signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in peace, reconciliation, and conflict resolution

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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan spoke with President Donald Trump three times starting October 28, 2026, with an official readout from November 7 emphasizing that U.S.-Iran tensions must end

The Turkey-Qatar mutual defence pact pledges a unified position against any external armed attack targeting either or both countries

Security analyst Yusuf Alabarda stated that Gulf nations, particularly Qatar, feel their security guarantees from the United States are not functioning properly amid the Iran war

In August 2026, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in Mecca, stipulating that an attack on one member state constitutes an attack on all three

Security analyst Yusuf Alabarda stated that the Turkey-Qatar defence agreement may facilitate near-term deployments of Turkish weapons and air defence systems to Qatar

Following a November 13, 2026 summit in Istanbul, the Turkish presidency announced that Turkey and Qatar expressed readiness to expand and diversify their energy partnership, specifically focusing on liquefied natural gas trade

Under the defence pact signed on November 13, 2026, Turkey and Qatar agreed to consult on security threats and expand cooperation through joint military exercises, defence industry collaboration, and personnel training exchanges

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on November 13, 2026, that Turkey and Qatar will continue working together to prevent a resurgence of war in the Gulf region

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that peace agreement with Washington remains possible if the United States adheres to previously agreed-upon understandings from June 2026 without making excessive demands

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf identified a fundamental lack of trust in the United States as the main obstacle to reaching a diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claimed that United States officials requested Russian President Vladimir Putin facilitate direct negotiations between Washington and Tehran during a visit to Moscow

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Iran's conditions for peace negotiations with the United States include lifting the US-imposed naval blockade and sanctions, releasing frozen Iranian funds, ending regional hostilities, and explicitly announcing the end of the war

According to the Associated Press, Iran's proposal suggests reopening the Strait of Hormuz on the sixth day after the United States meets Tehran's demands, with final agreement talks starting the following day

U.S.-brokered trilateral peace negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States concluded in Abu Dhabi on November 11, 2026, without a major political breakthrough

The single tangible agreement announced following the November 11, 2026 Abu Dhabi peace negotiations was another prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on November 8, 2026, that diplomatic negotiations with Iran have made no progress due to unacceptable Iranian demands

Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler stated in October 2026 that potential Turkish military assistance to Saudi Arabia under the Mecca pact would focus on strengthening deterrence rather than entering direct conflict with Houthis

Fuat Oktay, chairman of the Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee, stated that Turkey would not be drawn into an uncontrolled process against its will and that deploying troops requires separate parliamentary approval

Turkish opposition lawmakers, including New Party deputy leader Murat Emir, voted against the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, arguing it could embroil Turkey in regional conflicts and put Turkish soldiers in harm's way

Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson stated on November 3, 2026 that both the United States and Iran are reviewing peace proposals put forward by mediators