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British Ambassador welcomes agreement between US and Iran, praises Qatar’s efforts

Published: 16 Jun 2026 - 09:29 am | Last Updated: 16 Jun 2026 - 09:30 am
File photo of British Ambassador to Qatar, H E Neerav Patel

File photo of British Ambassador to Qatar, H E Neerav Patel

The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: The British Ambassador to Qatar, H E Neerav Patel, has welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran, describing it as an important step toward de-escalation and regional stability.

In a statement, Ambassador Patel expressed the United Kingdom’s appreciation for the mediation efforts undertaken by Qatar, Pakistan and other partners in facilitating dialogue between the parties.    

He said, “The United Kingdom welcomes the agreement reached between the United States and Iran. 

This is a vital step towards de escalation and regional stability. We deeply appreciate the invaluable mediation role played by Qatar, Pakistan and other partners in supporting dialogue. I would like to congratulate them on their outstanding efforts. We must now all seize this moment to drive progress to a long-term settlement.”