Trump and Qatar's emir talk by phone on regional tensions
US President Donald Trump and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani spoke by phone on Friday, with Qatar's mediation and energy security on the agenda.
Trump spoke by phone with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Friday, according to Qatari authorities.
The call covered regional tensions and Qatar's mediation between conflicting parties.
The emir stressed dialogue and warned that it is needed to prevent further escalation.
He also flagged freedom of navigation through international waterways and the security of energy supplies.