Qatar Urges Peace as Iran Seeks Allies Amid Trump's Economic Pressure and Protests

In this frame grab from footage circulating on social media shows protesters dancing and cheering around a bonfire as they take to the streets despite an intensifying crackdown as the Islamic Republic remains cut off from the rest of the world, in Tehran, Iran. AP

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Firstpost•14-01-2026, 09:05

Qatar Urges Peace as Iran Seeks Allies Amid Trump's Economic Pressure and Protests

•Qatari PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani expressed support for de-escalation and peaceful solutions in West Asia following a call from Iran's Ali Larijani.
•The call comes amidst widespread anti-government protests in Iran, driven by dire economic conditions and international pressure.
•US President Donald Trump urged Iranians to continue protesting, announced 25% import tariffs on countries doing business with Iran, and warned of military action.
•Trump threatened "very strong action" if Iran proceeds with hanging protesters, while Tehran described US warnings as a "pretext for military intervention."
•Rights groups report thousands of deaths in Iran's crackdown, with authorities accused of fatal shootings and an internet blackout; Tehran prosecutors plan capital charges.

Why It Matters: Qatar advocates for peace in West Asia as Iran faces internal unrest and escalating US pressure.

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