Qatar has dismissed as “false and misleading” reports claiming that Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said the United States and Iran had failed to reach an agreement, accusing online accounts of distorting his remarks to undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts.

In a statement on Saturday, Qatar’s International Media Office said the reports circulating online had deliberately misrepresented the prime minister’s comments and were being amplified by accounts seeking to fuel regional tensions and instability.

“His Excellency stated today that both sides are continuing to work towards a deal,” the office said, stressing that diplomatic efforts remained underway.

It accused those spreading the claims of benefiting from continued war and instability in the region, describing attempts to mischaracterise Al-Thani’s remarks as “deeply irresponsible.”

Qatar also reaffirmed its commitment to mediation, saying its officials remained in close coordination with Washington and Tehran to support ongoing negotiations.

Earlier on Saturday, Al-Thani said Qatar's mediation efforts between the United States and Iran were continuing in a bid to prevent the regional situation from spiralling out of control, Al Jazeera reported.

He indicated that Washington remained willing to pursue a diplomatic solution even after the US midterm elections, suggesting that the administration's interest in reaching an agreement had not changed.

Al-Thani said significant progress had been made in the negotiations and expressed confidence that a settlement could be reached.

“We cannot wait to reach a perfect agreement; we hope to reach a good agreement,” he said.

Qatar has frequently served as an intermediary in regional disputes and international negotiations, drawing on its relations with both Western governments and regional powers.

Doha has played a key role in diplomatic initiatives involving Washington, Tehran and other regional actors, seeking to facilitate dialogue and prevent further escalation.

The latest statement comes amid continued diplomatic engagement aimed at reducing tensions between the United States and Iran, with Qatar maintaining contacts with both sides to help advance negotiations.

The Qatari government did not disclose further details of the talks but reiterated that discussions remained active and efforts to reach an agreement were continuing. (ILKHA)