Qatar Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran aims to halt the war [1].

The agreement represents a critical attempt to stop active hostilities between the U.S. and Iran. By establishing a formal framework for negotiations, the MoU seeks to prevent further escalation and secure regional stability.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said that the memorandum of understanding was achieved after large diplomatic efforts with Qatar’s partners in Pakistan and with regional support [1]. He said that the agreement was designed to lay the groundwork for future negotiations [1].

According to reports from Doha, the process involved intense diplomatic activity over the recent hours to reduce tension in the region [2]. These efforts included direct communication between the Qatari leadership and partners in Pakistan to facilitate the breakthrough [2].

"The goal of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran is to stop the war and establish the basis for negotiations," Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said [1].

The Prime Minister said that the success of the deal relied on a network of regional support. He said the MoU took significant effort involving partners in Pakistan [1].

Statements regarding the agreement were released on June 22, 2026 [3].

“The goal of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran is to stop the war and establish the basis for negotiations.”

The involvement of Qatar and Pakistan as intermediaries suggests a shift toward a multilateral diplomatic approach to resolve U.S.-Iran tensions. By utilizing regional partners to broker a memorandum of understanding, the parties are attempting to create a low-risk entry point for negotiations without requiring an immediate, comprehensive treaty.