U.S. Vice President JD Vance is reportedly meeting Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in Washington to discuss Iran negotiations and other issues amid a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
The meeting will also cover U.S.-Qatar relations, liquefied natural gas markets and regional stability, Reuters reported on Friday.
The Office of the U.S. Vice President did not immediately respond to Benzinga‘s request for comment.
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The discussions come as tensions in the Middle East remain elevated. The talks follow Washington’s continued expanding defense support for regional allies, with the U.S. approving more than $8.6 billion in arms sales to Qatar, Israel, Kuwait and the UAE under emergency authority.
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