Qatar, Turkey and Jordan urge talks with Iran and increased pressure on Israel

Doha, Ankara and Amman joined forces on Monday, with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Jordan’s King Abdullah II issuing a joint statement that urged the initiation of diplomatic talks with Iran and called for heightened international pressure on Israel. The three leaders, speaking at a trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Arab League summit, said that renewed engagement with Tehran was essential to de‑escalate regional tensions and to address the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.

The statement emphasized that a coordinated diplomatic approach, backed by the broader international community, could help curb the conflict’s spillover effects and encourage a cease‑fire. By urging “greater international pressure on Israel” to comply with United Nations resolutions, the leaders signaled a shift toward collective regional action, suggesting that coordinated pressure could compel Israel to pursue a political solution. The call for talks with Iran reflects a growing consensus among Gulf and neighboring states that Tehran’s influence must be incorporated into any lasting peace framework, a stance that could reshape diplomatic dynamics in the Middle East.