Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call with US President Donald Trump to discuss efforts to ease tensions between Washington and Tehran, the office of the Qatari head of state said. Trump lauded Doha’s role in supporting diplomatic efforts and promoting dialogue between the parties in the interests of enhancing regional security, it said. The Qatari Emir, in turn, stressed the importance of continuing the dialogue and called on the parties to remain committed to implementing the US-Iranian memorandum of understanding. Apart from that, the sides reiterated the importance of further coordination on regional and international matters. The agreement was expected to include the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the elimination of the Iranian nuclear threat.