Trump to meet Qatar's prime minister as Iran diplomacy faces hurdles

President Donald Trump will meet with Qatar's prime minister at the White House on Monday, according to the White House schedule, as the conflict with Iran drags on and diplomatic efforts to end it face significant obstacles. Trump is due to meet with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, who also serves as Qatar's foreign minister, in a closed-door meeting. Vice ⁠President JD Vance ⁠is also scheduled to meet with the Qatari leader, according to a US official. Qatar has played a central role as an intermediary between Washington and Tehran, conveying proposals and ⁠seeking to bridge differences over Iran's nuclear program and the terms for ending the conflict.