Qatar dismisses 'misleading' claims US, Iran failed to reach deal, says talks ongoing

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Qatar's media office described the claims as 'deeply irresponsible', saying fake accounts were using them to derail diplomatic efforts and fuel regional tensions ...

Qatar has denied reports circulating online that the country's prime minister and foreign minister said the United States and Iran had failed to reach an agreement, describing the claims as "false and misleading".

In a statement, Qatar's International Media Office said the remarks had been deliberately distorted and that both sides were continuing to work towards a deal.

The office described the spread of such claims as "deeply irresponsible", saying they were being circulated by fake social media accounts seeking to undermine diplomatic efforts and push the region towards further escalation.

It added that those spreading the claims stood to benefit from continued war and instability in the region.

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