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Qatar Mediates as Iran Tensions Rise Amidst Suspicious Explosions

Qatar is intensifying diplomatic efforts to de-escalate rising tensions between Iran and the West, coordinating closely with Egypt and Turkey to maintain open diplomatic channels, according to Euronews. The move comes as Iran's rhetoric towards the West has sharply intensified in the past 24 hours.

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani met with Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, in Tehran on Saturday, Euronews reported. The talks focused on preventing a wider regional escalation.

The diplomatic efforts coincide with reports of multiple explosions in Iran. According to Euronews, the most significant explosion occurred in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, with reports suggesting it impacted an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) facility. Despite the explosions, "no major military strike occurred early Sunday," according to Babak Kamiar of Euronews. The situation remains uncertain, with "all eyes...on a possible U.S. strike against Iran," Kamiar wrote, adding that the future actions of the U.S. remain unclear. Rumors of possible uranium transfers to Turkey and a significant U.S. naval presence further complicate the situation.

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