Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani

It is an environmental catastrophe. That's why I'm telling you that the position of Qatar in the map and the region with Iran... A lot of people, they don't even understand. I remember once I went to visit the U.S. Congress and I was meeting with one U.S. senator. And we were talking, discussing about Iran. He said, basically, you don't have to deal with them. And I drew for him a map.

It is an environmental catastrophe. That's why I'm telling you that the position of Qatar in the map and the region with Iran... A lot of people, they don't even understand. I remember once I went to visit the U.S. Congress and I was meeting with one U.S. senator. And we were talking, discussing about Iran. He said, basically, you don't have to deal with them. And I drew for him a map.

It is an environmental catastrophe. That's why I'm telling you that the position of Qatar in the map and the region with Iran... A lot of people, they don't even understand. I remember once I went to visit the U.S. Congress and I was meeting with one U.S. senator. And we were talking, discussing about Iran. He said, basically, you don't have to deal with them. And I drew for him a map.

on his desk, for the first time he realized that this is, these two countries are that close to each other. So there are a lot who doesn't see this region as close, you know, to Iran and like it's too intertwined.

on his desk, for the first time he realized that this is, these two countries are that close to each other. So there are a lot who doesn't see this region as close, you know, to Iran and like it's too intertwined.

on his desk, for the first time he realized that this is, these two countries are that close to each other. So there are a lot who doesn't see this region as close, you know, to Iran and like it's too intertwined.

No, they do have maps, but probably they don't know how to spot Qatar. We are very small.

No, they do have maps, but probably they don't know how to spot Qatar. We are very small.

No, they do have maps, but probably they don't know how to spot Qatar. We are very small.

Well, I think it is achievable. And actually, all the engagement that we had with Iranian officials, as I mentioned to you, We were just there a few days ago, actually, and engaging with the president, engaging with the Supreme Leader, with the foreign minister over there, in order to find a diplomatic solution. And basically, they are willing to engage.

Well, I think it is achievable. And actually, all the engagement that we had with Iranian officials, as I mentioned to you, We were just there a few days ago, actually, and engaging with the president, engaging with the Supreme Leader, with the foreign minister over there, in order to find a diplomatic solution. And basically, they are willing to engage.

Well, I think it is achievable. And actually, all the engagement that we had with Iranian officials, as I mentioned to you, We were just there a few days ago, actually, and engaging with the president, engaging with the Supreme Leader, with the foreign minister over there, in order to find a diplomatic solution. And basically, they are willing to engage.

They are willing to get to a level that creates comforts for everybody. And most importantly, they are focused on mending their relationship with the region. And that's something in itself. It can create a lot of progress in every front with Iran. So I believe there is an opportunity. Now, We, you know, we come back to the question, the chicken and the egg, which come first.

They are willing to get to a level that creates comforts for everybody. And most importantly, they are focused on mending their relationship with the region. And that's something in itself. It can create a lot of progress in every front with Iran. So I believe there is an opportunity. Now, We, you know, we come back to the question, the chicken and the egg, which come first.

They are willing to get to a level that creates comforts for everybody. And most importantly, they are focused on mending their relationship with the region. And that's something in itself. It can create a lot of progress in every front with Iran. So I believe there is an opportunity. Now, We, you know, we come back to the question, the chicken and the egg, which come first.

I believe we should forget about these questions and, you know, get the parties together. Start to understand each other's concerns. And basically, if everything is complying with the international standards, I don't see any reason why we don't have a deal.

I believe we should forget about these questions and, you know, get the parties together. Start to understand each other's concerns. And basically, if everything is complying with the international standards, I don't see any reason why we don't have a deal.

I believe we should forget about these questions and, you know, get the parties together. Start to understand each other's concerns. And basically, if everything is complying with the international standards, I don't see any reason why we don't have a deal.

Look, this issue is very controversial. First, as a principle for my country, for the state of Qatar, we see unilateral sanctions are ineffective. And it's punishment of punishing the people, not punishing a country or a regime. That's number one.

Look, this issue is very controversial. First, as a principle for my country, for the state of Qatar, we see unilateral sanctions are ineffective. And it's punishment of punishing the people, not punishing a country or a regime. That's number one.